2836 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2836 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 14 not closed, and 53 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 2836 Palethorp 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
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Completed
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size as per residential service equipment ez standard 100 amp service and panel, (21) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (11) switch replacement, (5) ground fault receptacle, (4) fluorescent fixture, (2) new receptacle and circuit, (2) ground fault receptacle, (2) 3-way switch replacement, dryer circuit 30 amp, close junction box, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
Amendment 9/3/2026 replaced curb trap and fai approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per attached ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Issued
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp & curb box in the sidewalk.
- Plumbing permit Oct 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.
- Demolition permit Oct 2025Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2025-103130. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2826, 2830 palethorp. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Expired
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. replacing existing gas furnace with 54,000 btu 80% gas fired furnace, connecting to existing chimney.. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Replace (1) bathroom fixture, (1) exhaust fan and (1) gfci receptacle for the philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) adaptive modification program (amp) work order:180319 . per as per 2017 nec all wiring by fishing.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Expired
Install shower, toilet and vanity install pipes to fixtures
- Plumbing permit May 2023Expired
Legalize existing services which were the insertion of sewer pipe from the mainline runing through sidewalk into property. repair/replace md, ct & fai
- Residential building permit May 2023Expired
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 includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e., digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* 2nd floor bathroom remodel for the philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) adaptive modification program (amp) work order: 178875
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Expired
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp
- Administrative permit Apr 2021Issued
For level 1 alterations and certificate of occupancy for a two family dwelling as per plans.
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
2.7 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Dillons Tire Co, 2701 N 2nd St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 ft
2761 75 Palethorp Street and 15 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
750 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 6 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
650 ft
Pan American Academy CS (650 ft), Sheppard Isaac Sch (650 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (1,400 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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