2986 Richmond Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2986 Richmond Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 10 not closed, and 24 violations, 9 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 Richmond 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2025Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2025Issued
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2 " wilkins 950xlt2 backflow prevention assembly and fire system to include the installation of two (2) standpipes in exit stairways, standpipes to be interconnected per nfpa 14. as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Issued
Install 1200 amp single-phase service with grounding, 125 amp per apartment, (1) 200 amp commercial panel, and (1) 100 amp house panel. install outlets, switches, lighting, and smoke/co alarms as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system as per attached plans and 2016 nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Issued
Interior plumbing - 15 ks, 16 wh, 15 ll, 23 wc, 22 showers / tubs, 23 lavatories, 2 sewage / sum pump
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Install sanitary & storm ct, fai, md & 2" wdp
- Site / utility permit May 2025Issued
Site / utility permit for cp-2025-000859
- Commercial building permit May 2025Issued
New construction of a four (4) story building with basement for use as a shell commercial space (use registration & fit-out permits required prior to occupancy) and fifteen (15) dwelling units (utilizing mixed income housing bonus) as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13 and include standpipes per nfpa 14. work to include underpinning to be monitored by a pa licensed pe at all times. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
For the erection of a semi-detached building to include vacant commercial space on ground floor. size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Demolition permit Mar 2025Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing structure. existing structure to be demolished by hand and hand-held equipment only per approved plans. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. * 21 day posting and notice required per a-303.2 * newly exposed walls to be treated
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
Complete demolition to create a vacant lot.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Lateral seal
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
For the relocation of lot lines (consolidation) to create one lot (lot 1) from two deeded lots (2976 richmond st and 2978 richmond st). size and location as shown in application/plans.
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
1.2 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
Franklin Smelting Refining Corp 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
1,500 ft
Richmond Sch (1,500 ft), Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (2,750 ft), AMY at Martin (3,150 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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