2902 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2902 Germantown Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, all closed, and 38 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 2902 Germantown Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 4 open violations.
- Use permit Aug 2017Completed
Application is for the proposed use of a four (4) family dwelling (multi-family) in an existing attached structure.certificate of occupancy is required prior to occupying the structure and a building permit must be obtained in order to issue certificate of occupancy
- Use permit Mar 2017Completed
Changing first floor to office space
- Use permit Jan 2017Completed
For a business and professional office at first floor in the same building with single family household living at second floor. no sign on this application.
- Use permit Mar 2016Completed
For a vacant commercial use at first floor ( use registration permit required prior to occupancy) in the same building with multi-family household living ( three(3) dwelling units ) from second thru third floor ( 2nd floor two(2) apartments and 3rd floor one(1) apartment).
- Use permit Apr 2015Completed
First floor use to commercial space. second floor one unit. third floor one unit
- Use permit Apr 2015Completed
First floor use to commercial space. second floor two units. third floor one unit
- Zoning permit Nov 2007Completed
Relocation of lot lines to create 1 lot from 49 lots;
- Electrical permit Jul 2007Completed
New 100 amp main svs cable, new 100a 2 gang meters socket, (2) 100 amp main panel and breakers, grounding system. (north dist)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 071, 1325 W Cambria St (1,550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Acme Lamp Shade and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
O F Zurn Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Fair Hill Burial Ground and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
1,200 ft
230 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
1,000 ft
Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary (1,000 ft), Potter-Thomas Sch (1,900 ft), Laboratory CS (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.9 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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