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126 Diamond Street, Philadelphia

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Does 126 Diamond Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 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 126 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.

  1. 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.

  2. Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued

    Eating and drinking establishments - take-out restaurant; residential - household living - multi-family

  3. 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.

  4. Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed

    Replace damaged electrical wire from fire as per 2017 nec. seperate permit required for any fire alarm work

  5. Commercial building permit Apr 2022Expired

    For level 2 alterations to repair existing garage as per plans.

  6. 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.

  7. Zoning/use permit May 2017Completed

    To legalize 12' high exterior fence excluded from previous permit issued

  8. 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.

  9. Plumbing permit Sep 2016Completed

    Replace soil piping and curb trap from curb into building.install fai and replace 20' of 4" cast iron in basement (health care)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"

  10. Plumbing permit Jan 2015Completed

    Water service,ct,fai,lateral and hd pa20150191738 (health care)"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"

  11. Alteration permit May 2014Expired

    Repair/replace as required, existing concrete steps at side of building.

  12. Mechanical permit Feb 2013Completed

    For the removal and replacement of kitchen exhaust hood and ductwork. (see ap#434554 for kitchen fire suppression permit).

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

700 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

1,450 ft

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,450 ft), McKinley William Sch (2,000 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (2,000 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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