2846 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2846 Orthodox Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 1 not closed, and 44 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 2846 Orthodox Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Expired
Replacement installation of an existing 80,000 btu gas hot air furnace, no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit Feb 2019Completed
Replace 3/4" water service from curb stop to water meter
- Alteration permit Mar 2016Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings(stucco)- for the application of exterior wall coverings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.owner to perform work them self-no contractor
- Alteration permit Mar 2012Completed
Erection of a 20' x 14'-10" rear deck with stairs to grade accessory to a single family dwelling per submitted plan. owner occupant to perform work himself.
- Zoning permit Mar 2012Completed
Erection of a 20' x 14'-10" rear deck with stairs to grade accessory to a single family dwelling per submitted plan.
- Fast form building permit Feb 2009Completed
- Alteration permit Aug 2008Completed
Rear yard sund deck as per plans
- Zoning permit Aug 2008Completed
Rear yard sund deck as per plans
- Alteration permit Feb 2008Completed
General rehab: install sheetrock, flooring, install cabinetry, replace windows ( same size and location) install tile ,etc
- Electrical permit Jun 2007Completed
Rewire outlets - 2nd fl (8), install 7 hw smokes, rewire (5) lt fxts (east dist)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.1 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Wawa 252, 4371 Richmond Ave (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
Atlantic Metals Corp and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
600 ft
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School (600 ft), Bridesburg Sch (2,250 ft), First Philadelphia Preparatory CS (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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