2810 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2810 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 2810 Emerald 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Completed
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report to replace front wall to resolve case #cf-2024-111243. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2024-111243. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & partial main drain.
- General permit minor Jul 2025Completed
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.
- General permit minor Jun 2025Expired
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 Mar 2025Completed
Replace curb trap, install 2 new fais
- Residential building permit Feb 2025Expired
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report install star bolts to the front wall to resolve case #cf-2024-122043. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2024-122043. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Expired
Replace 10ft of the main drain
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Curbtrap emergency
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
For the erection of two story rear addition as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (to partially comply case cf-2022-071111) install one (1)- 92% eff. 60,000 btu gas furnaces exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (side) install ductwork, grilles, registers and diffusers, installing one 2-ton coil & one 2-ton 13 seer a/c condenser located on a pad at the rear of the building. (sfd) rp-2022-010367
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Install 1 tub, 1 lav, 1 water closet, rough in kitchen (1 kitchen sink),
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
* install receptacles inside of basement * replace receptacles inside of living room area * replace living room recess light wires was pre-existing as per 2017 nec
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
2.0 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Us Gas 1, 2656 Frankford Ave (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
1,000 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
1,500 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 10 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Powers, Thomas, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
50 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
Willard Frances E Sch (1,750 ft), Brown Henry A Sch (2,250 ft), Conwell Russell MS (2,350 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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