2651 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2651 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 58 permits, 16 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 2651 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
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2026Issued
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 existing furnace only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Completed
200a service replacement 200a grounding system 30ckt main breaker panel 2-inch emt conduit
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
1 inch water service
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2024Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2" fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 950 xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2023Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Issued
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Install 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs, 4 hub drains, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 dish washers, 3 hot water heaters, 1 hose bibb 1 roof drain, 1 yard drain and 3 washing machine boxes according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
For the installation of a new hvac system including air handler units, heat pumps, registers and diffusers with all associated ductwork and accessories as per plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Issued
All new wiring throughout, and 300 amp service as per 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Wiring 3 unit building to code to include outlets, switches, hardwired smoke detectors as per nec 2017
- Commercial building permit Jun 2023Completed
For level ii alterations to include a change in occupancy to an existing structure. for use as a multi-family household living for three(3) dwelling units. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings throughout. building to to be sprinklered per nfpa13r. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
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
1,650 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
1,000 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
850 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
1,000 ft
Brown Henry A Sch (1,000 ft), Kensington HS (1,250 ft), Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (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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