2647 Janney Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2647 Janney Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 59 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 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 2647 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 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.
- 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.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached 3-story building to include roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plans. amendment#1 to reduce the building height.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure. size and location as shown in the application/plans. amendment approved as of 8/13/25: to increase the total height, remove the front setback at the third floor level, and to increase the rear yard depth. size and location as shown in the amended plans. amendment approved as of 11/3/25: to increase the total height. size and location as shown in the amended plans. amendment approved as of 12/24/25: to update the front entrance stairs. size and location as shown in the amended plans.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure. size & location as shown on the application/plans. amendment (8-15-2025): number of steps in the front and rear revised. roof plan revised. height of building revised. amendment (11-13-2025): documenting change in height. building height was 31'-9 5/8". new building height is 31'-11". amendment (12-29-2025): documenting compliant changes as per the approved amended zoning documents.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
*amendment 12/28/2025 to increase gfa (remove of 3rd floor setback) and height change.* *amendment 11/7/2025 to revise footprint and height.* for the erection of an attached structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain into basement
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
For the erection of an attached three-story structure with roof deck accessed by a roof access structure. for use as single-family household living. size and location as shown on the application/plan. amendment #1: amend to remove the roof deck, roof access structure, and decrease in the gross floor area as per the amended zoning plan.
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Issued
Install new 100 amp complete service 30 circuits, dedicated 20 amp 12-2 line and receptacle for second floor bathroom. fishing wires to second floor.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Expired
Install yard drain, main drain, curb trap, fresh air inlet & 4" wdp (8" sanitary connection, 10" storm connection, 4" domestic water 1 yard drain)
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 (1,350 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
800 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
500 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
1,750 ft
Kensington HS (1,750 ft), Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,950 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (2,250 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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