2961 Memphis Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2961 Memphis Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, all closed, and 37 violations, 6 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 2961 Memphis 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
3/4 water distribution
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
3 fixture replacement with underfloor piping - plumbing only - no remodeling ppc 2018 (additional permits maybe required)
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Replace with 32-circuit 100-amp panel and 1-20-amp branch circuit , 3-20-amp redistribution circuits. 14-replcae receptacles and 6-replace switches, by fishing only with no additional wiring as per 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Half water service from curb to meter as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Half water service from curb to meter as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Replace curb trap with fai-pa1#20180090698-"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"
- Plumbing permit Aug 2017Completed
Replace curb trap,fai and lateral pa20172261803(sfd)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2010Completed
Complete water service curb in
- Electrical permit Apr 2009Completed
Replace 2 outlets, wall switch, ceiling fixture and 20amp circuit to same as per 2005 nec (east district)
- Alteration permit Apr 2009Completed
Remove 100 sf roof and replace same. remove and replace 6 roof rafters in kind. frame out ceiling, maintaining attic space above. remove and replace studs on fireplace and rear wall. insulate rear wall. install drywall on the ceiling. install 1sq rubber roof and siding.
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
1.5 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
2100 E Rush Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 13 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
100 ft
Jones, John Paul, Junior High School. 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
200 ft
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (200 ft), Richmond Sch (1,050 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (2,400 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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