1602 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1602 West Lehigh Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, all closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 1602 West Lehigh Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 8 open violations.
- General permit minor Jun 2026Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings - for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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. exterior stucco at front 1st story - to comply violation cf-2026-023402.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- (pha) for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (rp-2023-001184)
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Replace 100 amp panel according to code. replace electrical devices in kind. install any new wiring and devices using the fishing method. as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Remove and replace fixtures and piping, and replace in kind.
- Residential building permit Feb 2023Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - (pha) 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. 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 removed of foundation slab. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. (pha) philadelphia housing authority
- Demolition permit Dec 2019Completed
The complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of license & inspections demolition program **seeding requried and erosion control mat. 1 stucoo c/w 2660 n 16th st replace front sidewalk. re,ove all vegetation**
- Alteration permit Dec 2016Completed
Permit to legalize repaires to roof to comply unsafe condition and comply case # 329872
- Plumbing permit Jun 2014Completed
Curb tap pa20141650071 (sfd)"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 Sep 2013Completed
Replace 5" curb trap pa20132463246 (two family)
- Use permit Mar 2013Completed
Legalize use from a one family to a two family dwelling.l
- Use permit Dec 2012Completed
Use permit for a two family dwelling.
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: North Phila Sta, 2601 N 16th St (400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
2846 2848 N 17th Street and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,050 ft
O F Zurn Co and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
700 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
KIPP Philadelphia CS (800 ft), KIPP North Philadelphia CS (800 ft), Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.5 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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