2963 Janney Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2963 Janney Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 2963 Janney 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Under floor plumbing in 2nd floor bathroom (1) tub (1) toilet (1) lav
- General permit minor Sep 2022Expired
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 Nov 2021Completed
Install a new 100 amp w/ground rods and continious ground, 5 arc fault breakers, 1 carbon monoxide detector, 3 gfi receptacles,7 light fixtures,3 dedicated receptacle circuits,replace 5 recptacle and six switches. fish only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
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 Aug 2021Completed
100 a existing service wiring throughout by 2014 nec code
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2021Completed
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 indoor coil and matching outdoor unit with digital thermostat , new supply runs to 2nd floor and new return to 2nd floor).
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Completed
**contractor has a notorized letter with no employees, sole worker**must upload sub-contractor information if applicable** ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. this application is for the renovation of an existing structure of a single family to replace all existing doors and windows, dry wall patching and repair, and new framing of non-load bearing walls. for details and location see the architect's report. *we got your note about the laundry / powder room. the laundry and powder rooms are on the second floor. a separate plumbing permit application will be applied for; there's no work to be done under the scope of the building permit.
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
Replacement of 40 gallon gas water heater
- Plumbing permit May 2020Expired
For interior plumbing work to include replacing [1] tub, [1] toilet, [1] sink, [1] kitchen sink, [1] laundry, and [1] water heater, without piping, as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- General permit minor Feb 2020Expired
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be peformed in the basement or cellar) (confirmation as per engineer report-non owner occupied)
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Issued
Install new 100amp service and wiring of devices for 3-bedrooms,1-kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms as per 2014 nec (nc district)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Expired
Install waste and water lines to 1-kitchen sink,2-toilets,2-lavs and 1-tub.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018 - the installation does not include garbage disposal or dishwasher
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
1.6 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
2100 E Rush Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
800 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 12 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
450 ft
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (450 ft), Richmond Sch (1,700 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (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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