2808 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2808 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 1 not closed, and 28 violations, 4 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 2808 Palethorp Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
For the relocation of lot lines to create two lots (parcel b & parcel c) from one existing lot (2813 n 2nd st). size and location as shown in plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replace/repair curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2021-016523
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-016523
- Residential building permit Oct 2021Completed
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. phdc amp work order 156768 full bath work order has the correct address and information
- Use permit Jan 2015Completed
Four (4) family dwelling - existing front building on the same lot with existing vacant garage (use registration permit required prior to occupancy).
- Electrical permit Jan 2014Completed
To comply electrical violation,install 4 baseboard heater, and 1 light fixture in first floor hall within a single family dwelling as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Alteration permit Jan 2014Completed
Correct violations, minor sheetrock and hanrail repairs
- Alteration permit Jan 2014Completed
Installed a new rubber roof on the main roof.
- Use permit Nov 2013Completed
Use space as two family dwelling
- Electrical permit Mar 2011Completed
Replace existing 100 amp service.... in accordance with 2008 nec (single family)
- Mechanical permit Apr 2010Completed
Install warm air furnace in basement with related duct work if needed.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 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: Hess 38204, 2550 N Second St (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
200 ft
2761 75 Palethorp Street and 15 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
550 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 6 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
700 ft
Pan American Academy CS (700 ft), Sheppard Isaac Sch (700 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (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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