2979 Janney Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2979 Janney Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, all closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 2979 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet, installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Use permit Mar 2018Completed
For a food, beverages and groceries at first floor ( nte 2,000 sf gross floor area of first floor)in the same building with one(1) single family household living above.
- Alteration permit Nov 2016Completed
Replace front porch framing and plywood as per plans attached. replace 5 windows, cap windows, cap front porch fascia. replace kitchen base cabinets and install kitchen tile floor. replace 10'x10' cement in back yard and steps to back door. interior prep and paint refinish wood floors. minor drywall work to 2nd floor. tile repairs to bathroom
- Mechanical permit Oct 2016Completed
Replace existing house furnace, install goodman 70,000 btu gas furnace 80% vented to existing chimney
- Electrical permit Oct 2016Completed
Replacing 100amp 20 circuit panel 6- light fixtures, 12- switches, 25- receptacle outlets and 3- gfci receptacle outlets by fishing only as per 2008 nec for a one family building (east district)
- Electrical permit Apr 2011Completed
Replace 100amp service entrance cable and replace 100amp meter socket as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Alteration permit Apr 2011Completed
Alterations to non load bearing partions, floor, wall, and ceiling coverings only. replace doors and windows in existing openings. electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work will require additional permits.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2008Completed
Replace water distribution line
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 506 Mastbaum Auts, 3116 Frankford Ave (1,650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 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
900 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
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
500 ft
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (500 ft), Richmond Sch (1,700 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (1,800 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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