2639 Buckius Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2639 Buckius Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 1 not closed, and 17 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 2639 Buckius 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the partial demolition and reconstruction of the rear first floor of an existing, semi-detached structure. size and location per plan. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
Rewire all of bldg except kitchen with lights, receptacles, switches and 110v smoke detectors and 100amp panel only on an existing 100amp service as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Alteration permit Sep 2018Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2015Completed
Replace water heater
- Alteration permit Dec 2009Completed
Apply siding to exterior walls
- Plumbing permit Sep 2007Completed
Replace ct and fai
- Plumbing permit Apr 2007Completed
(o) 3/4" wd
- Alteration permit Mar 2007Completed
Rebuild rear wood frame wall (same size and location as original) 2" x 4" wood studs 16" o.c 1/2" plywood and siding. apply 1/2" drywall to existing partitions and ceilings in the first floor kitchen (no new partitions) install new floor covering and kitchen cabinets. increase the height if the rear door. reconfigure a small portion of the rear wood frame roof to accomenndate the new rear door height.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.5 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 24586, 2634 Bridge St (1,250 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,100 ft
Advansix Resins Chemicals Llc and 9 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,200 ft
Bridesburg Sch (1,200 ft), Maritime Academy CS (2,600 ft), Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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