2547 Memphis Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2547 Memphis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 33 permits, 8 not closed, and 19 violations, 10 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 Memphis Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
15 amp afci circuit x3 20 amp afci circuit x3 15 amp duplex x13 20 amp duplex x4 15 amp gfci x1 20 amp gfci x1 light switch x6 3way light switch x2 light fixture x5 door light x1 lamp holder x3 6 inch flat wafer recessed light x2 smoke & carbon monoxide x3 smoke detector x2 fish only per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Issued
8 fixtures new fixtures with piping to include: 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 shower/tub units, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry sink, and 1 water heater in existing single household dwelling unit. all work per 218 ppc.
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Issued
Install new 200 amp service, meter socket, distribution panel, rewire entire house to include receptacles, lighting circuits, hvac equipment, install smoke alarms and co detectors as required for single household dwelling unit.
- Residential building permit May 2024Issued
For reconstruction of rear wall and level ii alterations to an existing structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and reconstruction of interior stair and sistering joists to continuous use as single-family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans. ** separate permit require for electrical, plumbing and mechanical **
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Replace 40 gal gas water heater
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
15 amp afci circuit x2 20 amp afci circuit x3 15 amp duplex x3 20 amp gfci x5 15 amp gfci x2 fish only as per nec 2014
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
Install 200 amp service, 2gang meter socket, outlets, switches, 110v smokes, lights, door bell ground system per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. *no penetrations throughrated assemblies*
- Residential building permit Aug 2020Completed
Interior alterations to a two-family dwelling.
- Zoning permit Mar 2020Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- General permit minor Apr 2019Completed
Ez interior demolition - for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Gaul Svc Bldg, 2501 E Sergeant St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 ft
V S Philadelphia Galvanizing Llc 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
300 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
1,400 ft
Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,400 ft), Kensington HS (1,800 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (2,250 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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