2646 Janney Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2646 Janney Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 16 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 2646 Janney Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
For new construction of an attached three-story building with cellar, roof deck and roof-deck access structure for use as single-family household living. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d. separate permits required for excavation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
For new construction of an attached three-story building with cellar for use as single-family household living. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d. separate permits required for excavation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
For new construction of an attached three-story building with cellar for use as single-family household living. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d. separate permits required for excavation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Completed
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. replace hvac system and add (1) supply to the 3rd floor bathroom
- Residential building permit May 2026Completed
For alterations to the basement (to remain nonhabitable space) and for alterations to the roof of an existing attached single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work*
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure of type v-b construction for use as a single-family dwelling (group r-3). building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13d. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 irc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and excavation work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o., submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
One family dwelling: 1 kitchen , 1 laundry, 1 hwh, 1 tub, 1 toilet, 1 vanity, 1 hose bib
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Completed
Wiring throughout the house. smoke switches outlets lights
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Completed
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. 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.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Completed
For the partial demolition of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- General permit minor Nov 2025Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process.
- General permit minor Nov 2025Issued
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 removal of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.9 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Us Gas 1, 2656 Frankford Ave (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 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
750 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
450 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
1,700 ft
Kensington HS (1,700 ft), Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,950 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (2,200 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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