2837 C Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2837 C Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 6 not closed, and 54 violations, 7 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 2837 C 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Demolition permit Mar 2026Issued
For the complete demolition of an existing semi-detached two-story residential structure by hand demolition only. 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. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Complete demolition to create a vacant lot.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Seal lateral for demo.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Expired
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. replacing the old 90,000 btu gas furnace with a new 90,000 btu gas furnace, no additional work being done
- Plumbing permit May 2024Expired
Replacing fresh air inlet and house trap on sidewalk
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Commercial building permit Aug 2023Completed
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report repair exterior wall and joists to resolve case #cf-2022-121328. 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-2022-121328. 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."
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Expired
Replace 1 toilet, replace under floor plumbing only in bathroom
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Issued
Replace 100amp panel install dedicated lines using wire mold replace switches and outlets as per 2014 nec
- Demolition permit Oct 2017Completed
For the complete demolition of a two-story structure as per plan. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 6 feet of building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits may be required. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Zoning/use permit Oct 2017Completed
Complete demo and discard structure.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2017Completed
Seal lateral pa20172013325 (commercial) "self-certification's 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"
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
2.2 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: Fire Site 244, Boudinot & 1 Hart Ln (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
Impact Site and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,750 ft
International Chemical Co and 8 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,200 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,800 ft
Elkin Lewis Sch (1,800 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (2,100 ft), Sheppard Isaac Sch (2,200 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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