16 Rockwell Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 16 Rockwell Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 1 not closed, and 2 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 16 Rockwell Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low 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.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Expired
Emergency replacement of a hot water heater only.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Completed
Replace 3/4" water service-pa1#20162301124-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
Storm and sanitary curb trap pa20160891638 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Mar 2015Completed
Main drain into basement 2015-079-0546 (all work to comply with 2004 philadelphia plumbing code)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2013Completed
Replacement of storm/sanitary house traps pa20133171469 (sfd)
- Plumbing permit May 2012Completed
Replace curb trap lateral.pa1#20121351685
- Electrical permit Jun 2009Completed
Wiring in accordance with 2005 nec- new 125 amp service. (customer to provide all materials for project) smoke detectors throughout house- basement through second floors)
- Alteration permit Jun 2009Completed
Interior alterations to include the removal of all old plaster, add insulation and new drywall throughout. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2009Completed
Replace laterals
- Plumbing permit Feb 2009Completed
Replace house drain and trap
- Fast form building permit Feb 2007Completed
- Fast form building permit Feb 2007Completed
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Burholme First Aid Corps, 830 Bleigh St (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
Hh Fluorescent Parts Inc and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,450 ft
Crossan Kennedy C Sch (1,450 ft), Fox Chase Sch (3,650 ft), Northeast HS (5,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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