1534 Diamond Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1534 Diamond Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 1 not closed, and 40 violations, 14 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 1534 Diamond Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Alteration permit Mar 2015Completed
Interior alterations to include:kitchen & bathroom, drywall/framing repairs, sister/repair of floor joists as required, subfloor/tile repairs and painting.
- Electrical permit Mar 2015Completed
Replace defective light fixtures,switches and recepts,ensure devices are operating properly and make necessary repairs,add smoke alarms and recept for range as needed,check existing smoke alarms as per 2008 nec(north district)
- Mechanical permit Feb 2015Completed
Install warm furnace and repair related ductwork.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2015Completed
Replace water heater,repair/replace fixtures to include kitchen sink,lavy sink, shower and water closet-the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Dec 2014Completed
Replace defective light fixtures,replace defective switches and recepts. check exist smoke alarms to ensure that the devices are operating properly & make necessary repairs as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Electrical permit Dec 2014Completed
Replace defective light fixtures. replace defective switches and recepts. check exist. smoke alarms to ensure devices are operating properly & make necessary repairs, as per nec 2008. (north district)
- Mechanical permit Jun 2014Completed
Replace heater 90,000btu 92.1% gas
- Plumbing permit Oct 2012Completed
Install all sanitary waste drain lines and water supply to all fixtures- 4 ks, 4 washer machines, 4 hwh, 8 wc, 8 lavs, 8 tubs (4 family)
- Mechanical permit Sep 2012Completed
Install 4 heat pump units (2-ton) including ductwork. condensors to be located in rear yard. no work to front facade or roof (4 apartment units) - historic commission approved 9/20/12
- Electrical permit Jun 2012Completed
400amp service 5 meter 5 feeders, 95 recepts, 30 switches, 38 lights, 20 smoke det, 5 emerg lights, 36 gfci, 4 heat pumps as per 2008 nec(north dist), fire alarm as per nfpa 72, wire 4 famiy dwelling
- Suppression permit Jun 2012Completed
Installation of a fire suppression system, 13r, 2"
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2012Completed
Amend permit #375043 to include 66% joist replacement
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Broad & Diamond Bp, 2040 N Broad St (800 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
150 ft
North 16th Street and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,950 ft
O F Zurn Co 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
250 ft
Duckrey Tanner Sch (250 ft), HS of Engineering & Science (750 ft), TECH Freire CS (1,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.9 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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