2818 Agate Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2818 Agate Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 56 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 2818 Agate 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Replace the curb trap fai in front
- General permit minor Aug 2025Completed
Ez masonry façade standards – for replacing or altering a non-load bearing wall on one family dwellings without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and construction requirements. a completed building permit application must be submitted with this completed ez masonry facade permit standards form. properties listed on the philadelphia register of historic places are not eligible for the ez permit process. 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. facade work replacement front brick
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Expired
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. interior alterations as per engineer's report & ez standard.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
3/4" water service curb in
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Curb trap, sewer line & fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Expired
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 Oct 2020Completed
Replace the curb trap and fresh air inlet per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- General permit minor Sep 2019Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.tear off shed roof replace sheathing as needed install white rubber roofing system.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)
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
100amp service complete, in basement 3-porcelain lights, smoke/co detector, replace switches, outlet, gfi's install battery operated smoke detectors throughout and fishing all wires in kitchen as per nec 2014
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Completed
Ez permitto comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. ez interior alterations. applicant agrees to limit the construction, to comply with these standards, deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to start
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
5" combination system (storm/sanitary) house trap and fresh air inlet replacement - "self-certifications are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Install backwater vave and curb f.a.i. as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.7 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Aramingo Petro, 2750 Aramingo Ave (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
2100 E Rush Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
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
Nearest public schools
950 ft
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (950 ft), Richmond Sch (1,600 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (3,000 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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