2846 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2846 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 2 not closed, and 29 violations, 3 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 2846 Emerald 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Demolition permit Mar 2021Completed
To comply case violation #580631, for the complete demolition of an semi-detached structure with existing foundation system to remain. pedestrian protection and protection of adjacent structure to be provided in accordance with section b-3306.
- Zoning permit Feb 2021Issued
For the complete demolition of all existing structures on lot
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
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 Sep 2016Completed
Replace backflow (commercial)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Aug 2007Expired
For the erection of 12 panel antennas mounted on rooftop sleds. for the erection of 4 gps antennas mounted on mast. fit up for equptment room on 2nd floor.
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2007Completed
Proposed wireless service consisting of the erection of twelve (12) panel antennas mounted on new non penetrating rooftop sleds, fot the erection of four (4) gps antennas mounted to antenna mast, equipment room fit-up on 2nd floor, with all related equipment and other related apputenances. (no antenna to exceed 15' in any direction) all as shown on attached 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
1.9 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 7027, 2685 Frankford Ave (1,600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
2100 E Rush Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,500 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 11 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
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
1,350 ft
Willard Frances E Sch (1,350 ft), Conwell Russell MS (1,950 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (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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