2959 Gransback Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2959 Gransback Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 3 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 2959 Gransback 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Curb trap fai repair
- Demolition permit Oct 2020Completed
For the complete demolition of an attached two-story building as per approved plans. a sidewalk closure shall be required within 5 feet of building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate streets department permit required. any deviation from approved plan will require an amended building permit.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Issued
For the complete demolition of the existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
Seal lateral ppc 2018
- Use permit May 2017Completed
For increase from three (3) family dwelling to five (5) family dwelling total with existing hair salon (personal service) on 1st floor front as previously approved in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Electrical permit May 2015Completed
Check 110 smoke detectors(11) on 1,2 and 3rd floor and also replace exit signs on 1st floor (mixed use)
- Use permit Feb 2015Completed
For a personal service (hair salon) on first floor front (cmx-2 district must contain a non-residential use along 100% of the ground floor frontage and within the first 30 ft. of building depth, measured from the front building line) and household living three (3) family dwelling units in the same existing structures.no sign on this permit.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2012Completed
Replace house traps fresh air inlets & section house drains (sfd) pa20122710803
- Plumbing permit Feb 2009Completed
Replace 3/4" water line to meter
- Alteration permit Jul 2008Expired
Install vinyl siding, 3 stories
- Use permit May 2008Completed
Use permit for multi service office to include bill payment, fax and photocopy.
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
2.1 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: Fire Site 244, Boudinot & 1 Hart Ln (450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Impact Site and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,350 ft
Parachem Southern Inc and 12 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
650 ft
138 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
Elkin Lewis Sch (1,000 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (1,400 ft), Conwell Russell MS (1,850 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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