1525 Cherry Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1525 Cherry Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 19 not closed, and 21 violations, 3 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 1525 Cherry Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
Philadelphia historical approval-all windows and doors to be installed according to historical commission window approvals no stucco on front facade. masonry repointing sample required for final approval. window and door shop drawings required for final approval. no alterations to roof. **see phc approval** 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
For the erection of an addition to existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
For the removal of the existing third story and the erection of a new third-story addition above an existing two (2) story structure; for use as a vacant commercial space (use registration permit required prior to occupancy) on the first floor, with two (2) family households living above; size and location as shown on the plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2026Issued
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. phc approval- no work to front facade. mechanical units and associated conduit to be located at rear. 90k btu furnace, 5 ton ac, ductwork, and 8 diffusers
- Demolition permit May 2026Issued
For the complete demolition of existing structure. existing structure to be demolished by a combination of hand-held and mechanical equipment per approved plans. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. * 21 day posting and notice required per a-303.2 * newly exposed walls to be treated
- Demolition permit May 2026Issued
For the complete demolition of existing structure. existing structure to be demolished by hand and hand-held equipment only per approved plans. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. * 21 day posting and notice required per a-303.2 * newly exposed walls to be treated
- Demolition permit Apr 2026Issued
For the complete demolition of an existing attached two-story structure by mechancial demolition. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. *a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within ten (10) feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Complete demolition to create vacant lot
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Stop work
Install vents, drains, water lines, 3 toilets, 3 lavs, 3 tubs/showers, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hose bib, 1 yard drain, 1 sump pump, 1 ejector pump
- General permit minor Feb 2026Issued
**existing philadelphia historic property** for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. no work to exterior of building on this permit. no work to windows or exterior doors on this permit as per phc.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Complete demolition to create vacant lot
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Complete demolition to create vacant lot.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 1600 Arch St Bldg, 1600 Arch 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
900 ft
K And T Rail To Trail and 18 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,550 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
100 ft
Race Street Friends Meetinghouse and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
800 ft
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (800 ft), Russell Byers CS (1,700 ft), The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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