2736 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2736 Germantown Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 45 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 violations, 23 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 2736 Germantown Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 23 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo cp-2026-003135 secure/reroute exposed wires during storefront repair.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2026Issued
For exterior repairs to the storefront as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. no interior work or change of use or occupancy classification this permit.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Install 3/4" rpz backflow preventer.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Expired
Install backflow preventer
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
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.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
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.
- Demolition permit Jan 2024Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2023-110890. for the complete demolition of commercial property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2734 and 2738 germantown ave. remove (2) trees in rear egress alley. install 6' chain link fence in rear yard c/w 2738 germantown ave. install 4' corral fence across front of property. install erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Personal services; residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Install 3/4" backflow preventer for domestic water main.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Expired
Install 3/4" backflow device
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Install backflow device
- Zoning permit Nov 2020Issued
Assembly and entertainment; residential - household living - single-family
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
Acme Lamp Shade and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
O F Zurn Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary (1,000 ft), Hartranft John F Sch (1,950 ft), Potter-Thomas Sch (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.7 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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