1514 Melon Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1514 Melon Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 27 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 1514 Melon Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- General permit minor Jul 2025Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. 1513 north st is a contributing resource to the spring garden historic district. if drip edge is to be applied to front cornice, material should be dark color and extend no further than 1.5 inches over edge.
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Issued
For the erection of a roof deck accessed by an existing pilot house on a 3-story attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan.
- Zoning permit Dec 2024Issued
For the removal of existing roof deck and erection of roof deck above third story of an existing building. size and location as shown on plans.
- General permit minor May 2024Completed
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 Dec 2020Completed
(7) tubs, (6) toilets, (9) lavs, (4) washer, (4) kitchen sink.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Completed
For exterior plumbing to include curb trap, fresh air inlet, house drain, [4] 1" water service as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit May 2020Completed
400 amp incoming service wiring throughout per 2014 nec new fire alarm installtion per nfpa 72 (cc dist) 400 amp incoming service wiring throughout per 2014 nec new fire alarm installtion per nfpa 72 (cc dist)
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2020Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 2016, standard 13r to include a 2-inch diameter service line and backflow prevention assembly per plans reviewed by historical commission.
- Administrative permit Jan 2020Issued
Amend building permit#978809.to include the underpinning of an existing structure foundation as per approved plans.underpinning must be supervised by an approved professional engineer at all time.
- Administrative permit Nov 2019Completed
Amend building permit#978809 to include the underpinning of an existing structure.foundation as per approved plans.underpinning must be supervised by the approved special inspector at all time.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2019Completed
New construction of a four-story, multi-family household living[four(4) dwelling units] with a roof deck and roof deck access structure as per approved plans.**building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa13r **class i standpipes to be provided in exits stairways and to be installed in accordance with nfpa14.**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 823 N Broad St Bp, 823 N Broad St (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
1521 1539 Parrish Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
900 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
500 ft
Franklin LC (500 ft), Science Leadership Academy (750 ft), People for People CS (850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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