2811 Gaul Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2811 Gaul Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 8 not closed, and 47 violations, 16 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 2811 Gaul Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-013259
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Install 200 amp service, wiring throughout , install light fixtures , outles ,swiches ,smoke detectors ,grounding,
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2023-013259
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-013259
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2023-013259
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2025Completed
The installation of a one (1) inch combined service line for a fire & domestic supply line and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. multipurpose residential fire sprinkler system designed in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work shall be accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations, and approved building permit. separate permits required for all plumbing work.
- Residential building permit Nov 2024Completed
For new construction of a three (3) story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations (foundations and underpinning completed under sp-2024-001058) with a roof deck and roof deck access structure. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered (13d), separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. *protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.*energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 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. ***impacts to adjacent property documents under sp-2024-001058***
- Site / utility permit Nov 2024Completed
For excavation and underpinning only as per approved plans in association with new construction per rp-2023-013259.
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Demolition permit Mar 2024Completed
Complete demolition of an existing attached one-story, masonry, concrete and wood storage building by hand methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued
Complete demolition of existing structure to vacant lot.
- General permit minor Feb 2024Expired
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.
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
Superfund site
1.6 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Aramingo Petro, 2750 Aramingo Ave (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,250 ft
2100 E Rush Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 8 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,100 ft
Richmond Sch (1,100 ft), Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (1,500 ft), Kensington HS (3,550 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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