2838 Edgemont Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2838 Edgemont Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 58 permits, 7 not closed, and 9 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 2838 Edgemont Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Water service 3/4
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Replacing 3/4" water line, same size connection, new tap
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Existing 200amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
(1) kitchen (1) laundry (3) water closet (2) shower (3) lav. (1) hwh
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
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. installation two (2) hvac system witch ductwork. 925 gas furnes 60000 btu - 2, 13 seer 2.5ton condenser - 2, which is located in the backyard.
- Electrical permit Oct 2020Expired
200 amp service, ground system total wiring lights, switches, outlets, 110v smoke detectors as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Sep 2020Completed
For the erection of rear addition and above 2nd floor addition and rear balcony as part of an attached structure and interior renovations. size and location as per plan. * separate permits required for plumbing, electric and mechanical.*
- Zoning permit Oct 2019Completed
For the erection of rear addition and above 2nd floor addition and rear balcony as part of an attached structure continues use as household living single family dwelling. size and location as shown in the application.
- Demolition permit Dec 2017Expired
For the complete demolition of one semi-detached three story structure for use as a single family dwelling. 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 code bulletin b-1302r. demolition by hand and full sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc (safety zone is 9.0 feet). separate street/sidewalk closure permit to be obtained from streets department prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Zoning/use permit Dec 2017Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing semi-detached structure. size and location as shown per application/plan. for use as a vacant lot.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Seal lateral pa20173141608 remove house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug per section p-606.1 of the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - "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"
- Alteration permit Jul 2017Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. remove drywall & non bearing walls
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
1.4 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Toxic release facility
2,500 ft
Anzon Inc and 12 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Carroll, Charles, Public School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,250 ft
Richmond Sch (1,250 ft), Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (2,350 ft), AMY at Martin (4,300 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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