1528 Cherry Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1528 Cherry Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 7 not closed, and 2 violations, 2 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 1528 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- 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
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Complete demolition to create vacant lot
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Complete demolition to create vacant lot.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Issued
Seal lateral for demo.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Seal lateral for demo.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Seal lateral for demo.
- Zoning permit May 2015Completed
For the lot adjustment to create one (1) lot from two (2) lots (1528 cherry street, and 1530 cherry street), size and location as shown in application. for the demolition of all existing structures on site and for the erection of an attached structure for the use of a vacant retail space (use permit required prior to occupancy) on the first (1st) floor, vacant office space (use permit required prior to occupancy) from the second (2nd) through eighth (8th) floor, multi-family household living from the ninth (9th) through seventeenth (17th) floor for a total of thirty-three dwelling units. for the construction of a roof deck on the seventeenth (17th) floor level and mechanical units with screens on the roof. building contains 11 bicylce parking spaces in the basment level along an accessible route. size and location as shown per application/plan. no signs on this application.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2014Completed
Seal lateral
- Demolition permit Jan 2014Completed
For complete site demolition to remove existing three (3) story masonry office building. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times. permitted demolition work to commence no earlier than (21) days from the date of issuance of the permit.
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 (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 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
2,650 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
150 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
850 ft
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (850 ft), Russell Byers CS (1,700 ft), The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy (2,150 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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