2920 Nicholas Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2920 Nicholas Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 59 permits, 16 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 2920 Nicholas Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Expired
Section of main drain in basement & rain leader
- General permit minor Oct 2024Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Expired
Fishing wires; replacing 100 amp distribution panel/swap 30 space; installing 20 amp dedicated circuit/gfci, ceiling fixtures (2), 10 yr smoke detectors (2) and 10 yr smoke/carbon combo-as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
3 piece bathroom including bathtub as per phdc specifications
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
Child care - family child care
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2021Expired
Ez 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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install new gas furnace, 80%, 72,000 btu, to existing ductwork.)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Expired
Replace underfloor plumbing, (1) toilet (1) lav (1)shower ppc 2018 (additional permit may be requireda)
- Electrical permit Sep 2020Completed
100 amp service, replace switches, gfi dedicated circuit in kitchen, (2) 10 yr smoke detectors, (1) 120 v smoke detector. fishing only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
Ez plumbing - install new 3/4" water main "self-certifications are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have appr'd shoring in place at the time of inspection." from center of street into house as per the 2018 ppc, pmt #202003211
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2020Completed
Install (1)95%afue 40,000 btu gas furnance w 2 ton a/c system with ductwork
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Install 200amp service complete and rewire building with 30-lights,10-switches,40-recepts and 6-smokes as per 2014 nec (ctract district)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Replace all drain and water lines and fixtures; two(2) toilets, two(2) lavs, two(2)bathtub/shower, one(1)kitchen sink one(1) laundrybox/tub, one(1) hot water heater as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Quaker Warehouse, 1429-1443 N 32nd St (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 ft
3033 Glenwood Ave and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,100 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
700 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
800 ft
Kelley William D Sch (800 ft), Gideon Edward Sch (1,200 ft), Blaine James G Sch (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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