2971 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2971 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 2971 Emerald 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2024Issued
For level i alterations to an existing r2 occupancy (3 dwelling units) in an existing attached building. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. amendment approved as of 12/04/2025: to correct the existing floor layouts from previous approval, work related to wall/ ceiling insulation, fire blocking of openings between floors per amended plans.
- General permit minor Oct 2024Completed
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 Mar 2024Expired
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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 performed in the basement or cellar. replace basement stairs in existing opening.
- General permit minor Mar 2024Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Curbtrap, fresh air inlet,area drain, laundry tub
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Install 2 dedicated circuits one gfci and one arc- fault. install 2 lights and 2 switches. as per nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Expired
Install shower, toilet and vanity install waste lines to fixtures
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Expired
*contractor has no employees per notarized letter* ez limited residential alterations standards permit - sfd property 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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. this permit is for the alterations approved by the phdc as per work order number: 152991 - second floor bathroom remodel for philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) for the amp repair program. (amp)
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Expired
100 amp service and panel 32 circuit capacity new 20 amp receptacle and circuit remove wall or floor material fishing as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
Replace 5" cast iron curb trap, install new 4" cast iron fai
- Commercial building permit Apr 2021Expired
For level 2 alterations of an existing retail space as per plans. separate per,its required for all mechanical and fire suppression work.
- General permit minor Jul 2020Expired
Replace a small about of brick around window with like in kind.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.8 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: 506 Mastbaum Auts, 3116 Frankford Ave (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
1901 W Clearfield St and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,500 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 11 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Willard, Francis E., School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
850 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
750 ft
Willard Frances E Sch (750 ft), Conwell Russell MS (1,300 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (1,400 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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