120 Diamond Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 120 Diamond Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 120 Diamond Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
For the relocation of lot lines (consolidation) to create one lot (parcel 'a') from two deeded lots (120 and 122 diamond st). size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - take-out restaurant; residential - household living - multi-family
- Commercial building permit Mar 2023Completed
For level ii interior alterations to an existing detached structure as per approved plans. 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.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Replace damaged electrical wire from fire as per 2017 nec. seperate permit required for any fire alarm work
- Commercial building permit Apr 2022Expired
For level 2 alterations to repair existing garage as per plans.
- General permit minor Jun 2021Completed
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 Feb 2021Expired
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
Ez permit re-roofing-apply a reroof on a single family dwelling for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2017Completed
To replace curb trap & fresh air inlet pa20172340520 "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"
- Zoning/use permit May 2017Completed
To legalize 12' high exterior fence excluded from previous permit issued
- Zoning/use permit Jan 2017Completed
Sign accessory to existing sit-down restaurant in same building as existing multifamily household living for three (3) families. for the legalization of two (2) projecting signs (signs 'a' and 'b'). size and location as shown on approved plans.
- Alteration permit Sep 2012Completed
400 sq ft of stucco on front wall -_exterior plaster. installation of these materials shall be in compliance with astmc926 and astmc1063 and the provisions of this code. r703.6.1 lath. all lath and lath attachments shall be of corrosion- resistant materials. expanded metal or woven wire lath shall be attached with 1-1/2-inch-long (38 mm), 11 gage nails having a 7/16-inch (11.1 mm) head, or 7/8-inch-long (22.2 mm), 16 gage staples, spaced at no more than 6 inches (152 mm), or as otherwise approved. contact inspector at district office for wall inspection prior to starting work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Carter Donlevy Co, 135-141 W Norris St (450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
Norris Square Civic Association and 31 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,700 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 5 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
1,400 ft
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,400 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (2,000 ft), Hackett Horatio B Sch (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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