1523 Ogden Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1523 Ogden Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 51 permits, 1 not closed, and 6 violations.
- 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 1523 Ogden Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Issued
Visitor accommodations
- General permit minor Jan 2023Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Install 300 amp service with 125 amp panels in each unit, install outlets, switches, lights, afcis ,gfi's,110v smoke and carbon alarms in each unit install fire alarm and exit emergency light system. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
Installation of new hvac system for new construction multi-family building as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Exterior plumbing curb trap,fai and house drain,1,5 inch water service interior plumbing 8 wc,8 tubs,8 lavatories, 3 ks,3 ll,3 wh
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Rough in or interior plumbing 8 wc,8 tubs,8 lavatories,3 ks,3 ll,3 wh
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2022Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13r system for a multi-family dwelling serviced by a two (2) inch fire service line with a two (2) inch wilkins 950xlt2bfss backflow preventer assembly. fire system to include the installation of a standpipe in exit stairway. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13r and nfpa 14 standard.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2021Completed
For new construction of a four (4) story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with a roof deck and two(2) interior garage parking spaces. for use as a multi-family household living for three(3) dwelling units throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered as per nfpa 13r. min class i standpipe system to be provided as per nfpa 14. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. **protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.**energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc.**amended as o 3/6/2022 for a revision to the underpinning plans as per approved plans**
- Demolition permit Nov 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a three-story attached structure on the lot. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 6 feet of building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits may be required. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of an attached structure on the lot.
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure( nte 38' high); roof deck accessed by a pilothouse with bay windows with two(2) accessory parking spaces accessed by a rear street (no parking from harmer st). size and location as shown in the application size and location as shown in the application.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Seal sewer lateral
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Sta Phila Ridge Ave, 1840 Ridge Ave (1,550 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
300 ft
1521 1539 Parrish Street and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,750 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
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
850 ft
People for People CS (850 ft), Franklin LC (1,800 ft), Science Leadership Academy (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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