2656 Agate Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2656 Agate Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 24 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 2656 Agate 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
24 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2026-004532
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2026-004532
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout three story building to include 1-inch combined water service line as per approved plans. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2026-004532
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2026-004532
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2026-004532
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
Erection of an attached structure for use as single-family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler (13d) work. (no underpinning on this permit and no excavation below five feet proposed). 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 Apr 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and roof deck access structure above. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
For the erection one story addition above the existing second floor and erection of accessory roof deck (for residential use only) with roof access structure all as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
For the erection of third-story addition on an existing two-story structure nte 38' in height and roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure in an existing single-family household living. size and location as shown in the application/plan, ** no roof deck permitted in the required front setback **
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Install 3 lavatories, 2 tub/showers, 3 water closets, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink & 1 dishwasher. total 10 fixtures
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Completed
Wiring entire house installing 110volts smoke and monoxide detection, devices, and light fixtures. install 200 amp service
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 (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 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
1,050 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
700 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
1,950 ft
Kensington HS (1,950 ft), Hackett Horatio B Sch (2,050 ft), Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (2,300 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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