2642 Collins Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2642 Collins Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, all closed, and 43 violations, 9 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 2642 Collins 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 9 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Completed
For the installation of warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (note: rooftop installations will require plans unless it has already been included on any approved alteration plans. like in kind replacement only, no new ductwork permitted without building permit.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
For interior/exterior plumbing of a new single family dwelling to include curb trap, fresh air inlet, building drain, 1" water service, [3]water closets, [3]showers/tubs, [4]lavatories, [1]kitchen sink, [1]laundry sink, [1]water heater, [1]sump pump, and [1]hose bibb as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
For interior/exterior plumbing of a new single family dwelling to include curb trap, fresh air inlet, building drain, 1" water service, [3]water closets, [3]showers/tubs, [3]lavatories, [1]kitchen sink, [1]laundry sink, [1]water heater, [1]sump pump, and [1]hose bibb as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit May 2020Completed
Repair the 1" water service from existing ferrule to the curb stop as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Electrical permit Mar 2020Completed
Install new 200amp service with 40circuits and wire throughout a sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2014 nec (east district)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2020Completed
Install heater 90,000 btu 90% eff with new ductwork 2 1/2 ton ac
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2020Completed
Install heater 90,000 btu 90% eff hvac system with new ductwork 2 1/2 ton ac
- Electrical permit Mar 2020Completed
Install 200a main service, install 40-circuit main breaker panel & wiring switches, lights, outlets & interconnected smokes/co & tv/phones detectors as per nec 2014 east district
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Install 1" combined water service as per 2004 ppc
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2020Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1" combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2020Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1" combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. **see a/p 1043279 for plans**
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Install 1"water service,house drain,trap,fai,stack,area drain,waste and water lines to 4-toilets,4-lavs,3-tubs,1-kitchen sink and 1-water heater-pa1#20200301062-"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"the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
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
2.1 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 (400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
2100 E Rush Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
200 ft
Calbar Inc and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
250 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
1,150 ft
Kensington HS (1,150 ft), Brown Henry A Sch (1,500 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (1,600 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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