2836 Gaul Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2836 Gaul Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 1 not closed, and 50 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 2836 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- General permit minor Dec 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2025Completed
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. install 60k btu 92% furnace, 2.5 ton ac, ductwork, and 14 diffusers
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
Install 200amp service wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets switches smoke detectors, grounding
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Install (2) lavatories, (2) water closets, (2) tub/shower, (1)laundry sink, (1) kitchen sink, (1)hot water heater, (1) hose bibs.
- Residential building permit Nov 2024Completed
Demolition of rear structure; new construction of rear 2-story addition. details as shown on the plan.
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Completed
For partial demolition of rear first and second floor portion and erection of two story rear addition as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- General permit minor May 2024Completed
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 May 2021Completed
Complete water service
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install 200a service, 40- circuit panel, tie in existing circuits. install ground rod and ground... all work in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Electrical permit Jun 2016Completed
Wire and install new 200amp service, 20 outlets, 16 lights and 6 switches as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Plumbing permit Jun 2016Completed
Run water and drain line and install fixtures for bathroom group and kitchen sink. the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Alteration permit Jun 2016Completed
Interior alterations (applicant agrees to ez alterations standard)
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 (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
2100 E Rush Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 9 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
950 ft
Richmond Sch (950 ft), Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (1,300 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (3,600 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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