2642 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2642 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 2 not closed, and 38 violations, 6 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 Emerald 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
S/i new 3/4" cooper from the curb into the property connecting onto the existing copper at the front of the basement wall.
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Issued
Install new fire alarm system with cutting small holes and patching and using conduit where necessary as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Install new water heater and replace vanity trap
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Replace the existing service equipment with a new 200 amp service. 40 circuit panel, meter socket and grounding. install a surge protector. install arc fault breakers and a new gfi in the unfinished basement. no building permit needed for the new outlet. panel is in the basement and it's unfinished. as per nec 2017
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Amend permit 8/27/2024 - grounding electric system complete wiring throughout building for smoke detectors grounding existing 100amp service cold water gas and 2 grounding rods replacing outlets switches lighting and fixtures g.f.c.i throughout
- Residential building permit Jun 2024Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one-family dwelling as per the attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning, and excavations (i.e., digging in the basement). no work permited in the basement.
- General permit minor May 2024Completed
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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2020Completed
Replace house drain, curb trap and fresh air inlet per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Mechanical permit Jun 2017Completed
Install 1 hvac unit with ductwork (sfd)
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
Onto existing 100amp service wire recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes /co detectors as per 2008 nec (east district) excluding all low voltage wiring
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
Install 2-water closets, 2-lavs, 1-bathtub, 1-laundry, 1-kit sink, 1-dishwasher & 1-water heater the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Jun 2017Completed
Interior alterations to include install drywall, replace windows and doors (interior & exterior) in existing opernings. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. all necessary mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression permits to be obtained, as necessary.
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
2.2 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 (600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Calbar Inc and 8 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
950 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
900 ft
Brown Henry A Sch (900 ft), Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (1,200 ft), Kensington HS (1,300 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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