2555 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2555 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 6 not closed, and 48 violations, 19 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 2555 Palethorp Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 19 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. additional permits may be required. replacing 1,000 btu forced air heater. no duct work, no condenser. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Replace 100 amp panel box and replace outlets on kitchen counter
- Residential building permit Feb 2025Completed
Interior renovations only of an existing single family attached structure, details per plan. no structural work included.
- General permit minor Jul 2024Expired
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 Dec 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2020-011173
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Replace curb trap, fai and yard drain ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
3/4" water service
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Expired
Replacement of 40 gallon gas water heater
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Completed
Supply and install a electrical wiring as per code. supply and install all branch circuits, smoke detectors with battery back up, main electrical service, switches, receptacles, arc-fault protection, gfi protection, lighting. supply and install a new 200 amp service as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Ezplum - water distribution permit - complete plumbing system for new two-family dwelling to include baths, kitchen / laundry, dwh, new water and sewer service, curb trap incl with bldg drain. plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2020-011173.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Ezplum interior plumbing permit - complete plumbing system for new two-family dwelling to include baths, kitchen / laundry, dwh, new water and sewer service, curb trap incl with bldg drain. plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2020-011173
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 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: Hess 38204, 2550 N Second St (350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
2502 16 N Philip Street and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
450 ft
International Chemical Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Sykes Brothers Yarn Mill (Additional Documentation). Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,000 ft
Hunter William H Sch (1,000 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (1,600 ft), Welsh John Sch (1,650 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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