2859 Memphis Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2859 Memphis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 6 not closed, and 40 violations, 1 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 2859 Memphis 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Install curb trap fai
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa20200691208 "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"
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Issued
200 amp service, ground system, 7-15amp circuits, 6-20amp circuits, 110 smokes throughout, outlet, switches fixtures as per 2008 nec.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
3-water closet, 3-lavs, 1-tub 2-shower, 1-laundry, 1-kitchen sink, 1-bar sink, 1-dishwasher, 1-garbage disposal, 1-hot water heater, stack & inside house drain the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Oct 2018Expired
Install hvac system 60,000 btu 90% eff 2 ton ac with ductwork
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Completed
Ez permit standards 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.
- Electrical permit Sep 2014Completed
Replace 100a service, 9- switches, 16- outlets, 1- moke detector and 3- arc fault breakers.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Electrical permit Jul 2014Completed
Rewire wires cut due to vandalism in basement all termination in junction boxes per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Alteration permit Mar 2013Completed
Sister approximately (4) joist on first floor supporting bathroom and kitchen in rear and where needed. (sfd) contractor has no employees. notarized letter
- Alteration permit Feb 2013Expired
Install new roof with ply & modified rubber.
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
1.6 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Aramingo Petro, 2750 Aramingo Ave (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
2100 E Rush Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
950 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 9 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
700 ft
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (700 ft), Richmond Sch (1,250 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (2,900 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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