2840 Holme Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2840 Holme Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 2 not closed, and 16 violations, 2 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 2840 Holme Avenue 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
Personal services
- Administrative permit Aug 2021Completed
For the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. for the expansion of the daycare center in space #3.
- Zoning permit May 2021Issued
Child care - child care center
- Administrative permit Mar 2015Completed
For amendment of permit ap#558626 to remove sprinkler requirements previously noted. separate permits to be required prior to occupancy of basement and 2nd floor.
- Administrative permit Sep 2014Completed
For an amendment of building permit# 508842, issued for alterations to create day care facility at exist. building, to remove previously approved elevator & associated shaft enclosure construction, for the elimination of proposed day care occupancy at 2nd floor space, & removal of group a-3 occupancy classification from certificate of occupancy (co) for space 1 basement & 1st floor levels; separate permit required for change of occupancy at spaces 1, 3, 4, & 5.
- Alteration permit Jun 2014Completed
For interior non-load bearing demolition and alterations to 1st and 2nd floor to proposed day care center in space 2 & 5 of existing structure, to include interior wall partition installation, wall/floor/ceiling finishing, plumbing fixture installations, and new door installation. separate permits to be required for the construction of elevator and elevator shaft enclosure. separate permits to be required for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work. separate pa dept of l&i permit required for installation of elevator.
- Use permit Mar 2014Completed
For a day care center in space # 2 on 1st flr and space # 5 on 2nd floor (per proviso hours of operation no earlier than 6 am- no later than 8 pm) with outdoor play area with existing religious assembly in space # 1 and vacant spaces 3 & 4 in an existing structure (size and location as shown in the application). no sign on this permit.
- Use permit Nov 2013Completed
For the creation of four(4) tenent spaces on first floor as follows: space:1; religious assembly ( within detached enclosed structure)with accessory office; space # 2, space# 3 and space # 4 are vacant ( use registration permit required prior to occupancy) and vacant second floor ( use registration permit required prior to occupancy). no sign on this application.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2010Completed
Replace four existing roof drains with new (existing bfp: wilkins model #975xl- 2")
- Alteration permit Aug 2010Completed
Demo existing rooftop & joists & construct new roof top & joists. temporary shoring of existing walls req during construction.
- Electrical permit Apr 2009Completed
Replace (10)emergency light units and (10)110v smoke detectors with back-up batteries only as per 2005 nec (east district)
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
2.4 mi
Metal Banks (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
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
3,250 ft
Pollock Robert B Sch (3,250 ft), Northeast Community Propel Academy (4,400 ft), Holme Thomas Sch (4,700 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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