2829 Jenks Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2829 Jenks Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 1 not closed, and 51 violations.
- 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 2829 Jenks Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Replace existing curb trap fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2024Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. new hvac unit inside and exterior, install 7 new ducts at rear section of house, and tie in 6 existing ducts to new system.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Install supply lines and drainage pipes 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry sink, 2 toilets, 2 vanities, 1 tub & 1 shower.
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Completed
Full rewire of single family home to include new 200 amp service and hardwire smokes.
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Completed
Renovation of single family structure
- Residential building permit Sep 2023Completed
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report to replace roof and side wall on the 2nd floor rear to resolve case #cf-2021-118526. 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-2021-118526. 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."
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (gas boiler 130k btu).
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Rewire throughout, install new receptacles, switches, light fixtures, 100 amp new breaker panel
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Install 1 kitchen sink, 1 lavatory sink, 1 bathtub, 1 toilet, 40 gallon hot water heater ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Jan 2022Completed
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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. patch-up or replace damaged gwb walls and ceiling, replace damaged insulation, replace windows with new windows that have a u-factor not to exceed 0.32 and no changes in size or locations of the window openings, interior doors, new flooring throughout, install cabinets, new counter top and backsplash in kitchen, new tile on walls and floor for bathroom, paint throughout. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- General permit minor Jan 2020Expired
Roof replacement - install a modified bitumen roof 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).
- Plumbing permit Dec 2016Closed
Full water service pa20163580335 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.5 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: Rohm & Haas, 5000 Richmond St (1,150 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Rohm Haas Chemicals Llc Philadelphia Plant and 7 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
250 ft
Bridesburg Sch (250 ft), Franklin Towne CHS (2,850 ft), Maritime Academy CS (2,950 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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