2937 Ella Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2937 Ella Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 17 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 2937 Ella 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Install 100 amp service and new circuit panel, new receptacles, switches, fixtures. as per 2017 nec. all wiring by fishing
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2025Issued
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. replacing gas furnace only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork.
- General permit minor Mar 2025Expired
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 2021Completed
Make safe permit- for (brief description of work as per engineer?s report if applicable) to resolve case cf-2021-032285. 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-2021-032285. 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- fascia at the top of the facade
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
Repair and replace damaged wires and outlets to panel for violations as per nec 2008 east district
- Alteration permit Sep 2013Completed
New front. no change in window or door openings. new wall shall be tied in at all floors -sfd
- Alteration permit Jul 2013Completed
New front no change in window or door openings new wall shall be 8 inch cmu stucco finish to be tied in at all floors and roof line.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2011Completed
Replace curb trap and main drain into house
- Plumbing permit Jul 2011Completed
Replace curb trap fresh air inlet
- Alteration permit Sep 2009Completed
Remove and replace masonry wall from foundation to roof line on a sfd. new wall to be 8 inch cmu with 2x4 interior stud wall, r-13 insulation and 1/2 inch sheetrock attached. install new windows, with no changes to original size or locations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2009Completed
New installation of 100 amp service and (3) 20 amp branch circuits, as per 2005 nec (east dist)
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
2.4 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 244, Boudinot & 1 Hart Ln (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
250 ft
Impact Site and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 8 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Hoyle, Harrison & Kaye Textile Mill. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,200 ft
Sheppard Isaac Sch (1,200 ft), John B Stetson MS (1,700 ft), Elkin Lewis Sch (2,050 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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