2986 Chatham Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2986 Chatham Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 2 not closed, and 20 violations, 1 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 2986 Chatham Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Expired
Replacement of 40 gallon electric water heater
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
Replace house drain, curb trap and fresh air inlet per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Replace house trap at curb, sanitary/combo sewer, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
Curb trap, main drain and faipa20170800829(sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Nov 2010Completed
New finish to the exterior, eifs system.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2010Completed
8 fixtures with piping for one family dwelling
- Administrative permit Sep 2010Completed
Ammend permit #283103 to include professional engineer's letter certifing lintel installation
- Alteration permit Jul 2010Completed
Apply stucco to exterior, 2 stories (sfd)
- Electrical permit Jul 2010Completed
Rewire house with remex wiring, 3 gfi recp, 20 recp, 6 light fixtures,5 smoke detectors, 7 switches, 200 amp service as per 2008 nec
- Addition permit Jul 2010Completed
Addition and alterations per plans
- Zoning permit Jul 2010Completed
Addition and alterations
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.4 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
2100 E Rush Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 14 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
650 ft
Richmond Sch (650 ft), Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (800 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (2,750 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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