2864 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2864 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 2864 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 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.
- 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.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Administrative permit Jun 2020Completed
For a certificate of occupancy (co) for a previously uncertified building (without a change of occupancy) used as group a-2 (bar w/adult cabaret) at 1st floor, within an existing three (3) story attached structure, as per plans; no work on this permit; compliance with philadelphia fire and property maintenance codes required prior to occupancy; separate permit(s) required to legalize usage of 2nd and 3rd floors.
- Administrative permit Jan 2020Completed
For the issuance of a lawful occupancy sign for the first floor area. upper floors not part of this permit.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Replace water service pa20192950273 "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"
- Demolition permit Aug 2018Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs:1 stucco c/w 2864 palethorp st. install 35' of 6' chain link fence front & rear.
- Use permit Oct 2016Completed
Sfd chaning zoning permit to my name
- Use permit Oct 2016Completed
For a family day care (maximum 6 children) "in the residence of the operator" in the same existing sfd structure. no sign on this permit.
- Use permit Sep 2015Completed
Use to two family dwelling with first floor unit being a family daycare as previously approved.
- Use permit Jul 2013Completed
To convert building into a two family dwelling.
- Use permit Sep 2012Completed
Daycare for 6 children for periods of less than twenty four(24) consecutive hours with accessory preparing and serving food. incidental to part of a single family dwelling.
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 (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
550 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
950 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 7 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 (1,500 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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