2638 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2638 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, all closed, and 32 violations, 3 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 2638 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2018Completed
5" combination system (storm/sanitary) house trap and fresh air inlet replacement - "self-certifications are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection" trap in rear of property
- Plumbing permit May 2018Completed
Install curb trap & fresh air inlet - pa1# 2018-1222633 - "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
Repair and replace curb trap pa20181101966"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Use permit May 2016Completed
For a two(2) family household living
- Alteration permit Apr 2015Completed
Masonry front wall - remove existing 2 story front masonry wall. replace with new 8 inch masonry wall on existing foundation. windows and door same location & shall comply with the 2009 international energy efficiency code, u factor of .35, and with emergency egress standards as per irc. new door opening for 36 inch door. horizontal reinforcement (durawall) every 24 inches. install returns into party walls for structural connection. flash and seal roof to new front. install 2 x 4 frame wall, r-19 insulation and sheetrock on interior front wall for finish. no other work allowed under this permit
- Plumbing permit Nov 2014Completed
Replace water service (sfd) pa20143250925 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2013Completed
For the legalization of a one story addition (12'-0" in height) in the rear of an existing two story structure with cellar to legalize the use of a two family dwelling, one family dwelling on the first floor and second floor with the cellar used for utilities only. size and location as shown in application/plan.
- Alteration permit Dec 2011Completed
Masonry front wall - remove existing 2 story front masonry wall .replace with new 8 inch masonry wall on existing foundation and stucco finish. windows and door same location. flash roof to new front.install returns into party walls for structural connection. flash and seal roof. install 2 x 4 frame wall, insulate, and sheetrock on interior front wall for finish. no other work allowed under this permit.
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 (500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
2425 39 And 2501 N American 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 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 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
1,300 ft
Hunter William H Sch (1,300 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (1,350 ft), Sheppard Isaac Sch (1,450 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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