2547 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2547 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 2 not closed, and 29 violations, 2 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 2547 Emerald 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Administrative permit Jun 2026Completed
Certificate of occupancy for existing attached building. no alterations allowed under this permit. building to comply with 2018 fire and property maintenance codes.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Wholesale, distribution, and storage - equipment and materials storage yards and buildings
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Replace lavatory replace toilet replace tub underfloor plumbing
- General permit minor May 2022Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Replace curb trap, repair main drain/yard drain
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Install 100-amp service, fixtures, receptacles, switches and replace receptacles, fixtures and switches, fishing wires through walls only as per 2014 nec.
- Alteration permit Sep 2016Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the application of exterior wall coverings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2014Completed
Water service pa20143012699(sfd)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Oct 2011Completed
Install 200 amp services in garage only (east district)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2010Completed
Install (2) water closets, (2) bathtubs, (2) lavatorys, (1) kitchen sink
- Electrical permit Nov 2010Completed
100 amp service. (40)receptacles, (20)lights, (13)switches... in accordance with 2008 nec (single family dwelling)
- Alteration permit Nov 2010Completed
Interior alterations to a single family dwelling. applicants aggrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior dated february 2007. any deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 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: Us Gas 1, 2656 Frankford Ave (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
Calbar Inc and 6 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
Nearest public schools
400 ft
Brown Henry A Sch (400 ft), Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (700 ft), Kensington HS (700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.9 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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