6222 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 6222 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 4 not closed, and 10 violations, 2 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 6222 Palethorp 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Expired
Design and reuse previous duckwork for 2 story home. replace furnace. 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. equipment size: 59,000 btu 92% furnace ductwork design: 6 diffusers, 1 return there is condenser going outside and new heating unit is being installed in the basement.
- Residential building permit May 2023Expired
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 are 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. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* the scope of the non-structural alterations consists of the following items: • new hardwood flooring throughout, over existing sub floor. damaged floor sheathing to be replaced with 3/4" t&g plywood sheathing, where required. • replacement of exterior doors, in existing openings, with no size alterations. door trim to be repaired as required. • installation of 1/2" gwb drywall, for wall and ceiling coverings, throughout. • installation of floor tiles and wet walls in bathroom and laundry area. • installation of a new water heater, a tub, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, 1 kitchen sinks installation of a gas furnace, with ductwork, if required. • (1) 100-amp electric services & rewire throughout with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures and smoke/co detectors, if required.
- Alteration permit May 2018Completed
Rip up existing roofing material (main). install new insulation, install a new rubber roofing system (main). (sfd)
- Electrical permit Jan 2018Completed
100amp service, replace 8 switches, 10 recetps, 2 dedicated gfci circuits, 2-15amp branch circutis & 1-120volt smoke all work done by fishing only as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2017Completed
Replace 3/4" water service main to meter - pa1# 2017-0170912-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Jul 2016Completed
Repairs to existing front porch to include replacing wood columns with vinyl porch columns as per attached manufacturers instructions, replace rotted wood at eaves, and install new soffit material.
- Alteration permit Jan 2012Expired
Remove header across front of porch, replace with double 2x6. remove 2x4 rafters with 2x6. remove support plate on building wall and replace with 2x12. all supports will be secured to 2x12 with joist hangers, 2x12 will be secured to wall with anchors.
- Alteration permit Jan 2012Expired
Remove header across front of porch, replace with double 2x6. remove 2x4 rafters with 2x6. remove support plate on building wall and replace with 2x12. all supports will be secured to 2x12 with joist hangers, 2x12 will be secured to wall with anchors.
- Electrical permit Apr 2007Completed
Installation of 120/240 v, 100 amp 1 meter electrical service (east district)
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
Toxic release facility
4,100 ft
Cardone Industries. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
550 ft
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS (550 ft), ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS (550 ft), Finletter Thomas K Sch (1,200 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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