2846 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2846 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 Palethorp 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Completed
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size as per residential service equipment ez standard 100 amp service and panel, (21) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (11) switch replacement, (5) ground fault receptacle, (4) fluorescent fixture, (2) new receptacle and circuit, (2) ground fault receptacle, (2) 3-way switch replacement, dryer circuit 30 amp, close junction box, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
Amendment 9/3/2026 replaced curb trap and fai approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per attached ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Completed
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. make safe permit - for the repair of exterior wall as per plan and engineer’s report to resolve case #cf-2025-072676. 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-2025-072676.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Expired
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. replacing existing gas furnace with 54,000 btu 80% gas fired furnace, connecting to existing chimney.. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit May 2023Expired
Legalize existing services which were the insertion of sewer pipe from the mainline runing through sidewalk into property. repair/replace md, ct & fai
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Administrative permit Apr 2021Issued
For level 1 alterations and certificate of occupancy for a two family dwelling as per plans.
- Zoning permit Oct 2020Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Alteration permit Jun 2018Expired
Ez permit standard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.** work area limited to 300 sf **
- Plumbing permit Jun 2018Expired
1 wc,1 bath tub,1 sink,1 stand pipe and kitchen sink (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jun 2018Completed
Total rewiring throughout,install (1)200amp service,new grounding system and install new outlets,switches and new lights per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Residential building permit Apr 2017Issued
Ez interior alterations - 500 square feet of interior alterations - single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit. new kitchen, new bathroom, new windows, new doors, flooring, gwb throughout as per ez alteration standards. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work. complete remodel - contractor has no employees - any workers on this permit must have their own licenses and insurance certificates.
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
2.8 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: Dillons Tire Co, 2701 N 2nd St (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 ft
2761 75 Palethorp Street and 13 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
800 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 6 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
Nearest public schools
600 ft
Pan American Academy CS (600 ft), Sheppard Isaac Sch (650 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (1,450 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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