2545 Cedar Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2545 Cedar Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 4 not closed, and 24 violations.
- 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 2545 Cedar Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
Bench footing installation to increase basement ceiling height from 6'-8 to 7'-4", installation of egress well.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Replace curb trap, fai, main drian
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Relocate kitchen and add a bathroom. 4 total fixtures
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Install 200 amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, install outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Mar 2023Completed
Renovation per plan
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Expired
3/4 wdp repair
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Issued
3/4" water service ppc 2018
- Electrical permit May 2018Completed
Add 4- recessed lights and ceiling fan in living room and adding 6- exterior lights... all work in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Alteration permit Dec 2017Completed
Renovations of existing building facade including new and replacement doors and windows, new exterior finishes, installation of steel awning, installation of exterior lighting
- Plumbing permit Jul 2012Completed
Replacement of water heater
- Use permit Oct 2011Completed
For a two family dwelling in an existing structure (no commercial use in the building)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2009Completed
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Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.0 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: Gaul Svc Bldg, 2501 E Sergeant St (450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,250 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,000 ft
Anzon Inc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
600 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Nearest public schools
1,700 ft
Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,700 ft), Kensington HS (2,200 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.8 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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