2543 Lefevre Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 2543 Lefevre Street in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- Does 2543 Lefevre Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 3 not closed, and 18 violations, 1 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 2543 Lefevre Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2024Completed
Make safe permit- for the partial demolition of the roof and seond story of existing structure as per plans to resolve case cf-2022-07561. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2022-07561.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
For the partial demolition of the vacant rear structure to remove the second story. size and location as shown on plans. see permit zp-2023-013982 for 4498 livingston st.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2022Expired
For the partial demolition of exterior wall plaster and parapet for exploratory purposes prior to the performance of the structural repair work noted in case #cf-2022-079561. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations and for the structural deficiencies specifically addressed on case #cf-2022-079561. a sidewalk closure permit is required to be obtained in order to commence work.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Expired
Install new curb trap fai as per 2004 ppc
- Alteration permit May 2013Completed
Apply vinyl siding to the exterior
- Plumbing permit Jul 2010Completed
House trap,house drain
- Alteration permit May 2009Completed
Install new powder room at frist floor of single family dwelling. separate plumbing and electrical permits required. must provide toilet room exhaust.
- Electrical permit May 2009Completed
(1) gfi receptacle, (1) ceiling light exhaust fan combination, (1) light switch, (1) wall heater as per 2005 nec (east dist)
- Plumbing permit May 2009Completed
Replace fixtures
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone X
Moderate flood hazard: a 0.2% annual chance. Flood insurance is optional and usually cheaper here.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Superfund site
1.4 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Advansix Resins & Chem Frankford Plt, 2501 Margaret St (1,600 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
400 ft
Advansix Resins Chemicals Llc and 9 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,950 ft
Bridesburg Sch (1,950 ft), Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School (2,450 ft), First Philadelphia Preparatory CS (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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