2844 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2844 West Lehigh Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 27 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 2844 West Lehigh Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 27 open violations.
- General permit minor Mar 2026Issued
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 Nov 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 Nov 2025Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2024-048107. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2832 w. lehigh. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply with cf-2025-002332 to include repairs/replacement of exterior wall and framing per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed 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. separate streets deptment permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2025-002332.
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report to replace the rear wall and repairs to the exterior walls to resolve case #cf-2024-040622. 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-2024-040622. 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 Mar 2021Expired
Pwd help replace 3/4" water distribution
- Electrical permit Jan 2019Issued
Install 200 amp service complete with ground fishing throughout lights, gfci outlets, smoke detectors, switches, per nec code 2008
- Plumbing permit Dec 2018Completed
Replace water service pa20183411326 "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"
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
Replace curn trap
- Electrical permit Jun 2014Completed
Install a 100amp temp service for new construction as per 2008 (north district)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2013Completed
Replace house trap, fresh air inlet & 8' of lateral in the street (pharmacy store) pa20132401782
- Plumbing permit Jun 2013Completed
Replace water service from tap to existing curb stop, reove old lead pipe (store) pa20131430861
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Walton Sch 442, 28th & Huntington (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
2400 North 32nd Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,700 ft
Sun Chemical Corp and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,500 ft
Allen Dr Ethel Sch (1,500 ft), Rhodes E Washington Sch (2,200 ft), Wright Richard R Sch (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.2 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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