1606 Ogden Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1606 Ogden Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 1606 Ogden Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2026Completed
For thr legalization of work for a tenant fit-out to an existing space . work to include an occupancy change for aall work to be done per approved plans.** if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work**iebc 2021**existing building is fully sprinklered** separate permits required for all other work**
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Erection of an attached structure with cellar to use as single family household living (affordable housing unit). size and location as shown in the plan.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Water distribution, inlet, drain, kitchen sink, laundry, water closet, lavs, shower, hot water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2022Completed
For the installation of a mechanical hvac system including all registers, diffusers, and appliances (installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications), with associated ductwork (all ductwork self-contained within each unit; no penetration of fire-rated assemblies), throughout a new three (3) story attached structure (w/roof deck and pilot house enclosing access stairs only) to be used as group r-2 (three (3) dwelling units), as per plans; see cp-2021-007884 for associated building permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2022Completed
For the installation of a mechanical hvac system including all registers, diffusers, and appliances (installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications), with associated ductwork (all ductwork self-contained within each unit; no penetration of fire-rated assemblies), throughout a new three (3) story attached structure (w/roof deck and pilot house enclosing access stairs only) to be used as group r-2 (three (3) dwelling units), as per plans; see cp-2021-008638 for associated building permit.
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Install new 300 amp service. wire throughout 3 family dwelling w/ all em/exit lighting,110v interconnected smoke alarms. install complete new fire alarm system w/ low frequency sound in all living rms and bedrooms ,tamper switch ,flow switch . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Interior and exterior plumbing
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2022Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with a 2-inch watts lf007m1qt backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2022Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with a 2-inch watts lf007m1qt backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install a 300 amp service, (4) gang meter bank, (3) 150 amp panel & feeder, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder. install wiring throughout the common areas and three units. install lights normal and emergency, switches, sensors and receptacles. provide power for the mechanical and hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Wiring and installing all light fixtures, devices, for new 13 unit and 1st floor commercial space to 2017 nec. 1,000 amp 3-phase service to building. hook up ac and heating units. all phone/tv/camera and 110v smoke alarms. install new fire alarm system with low frequency sound in all sleeping areas ,tamper switch, flow switch. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code. **horizontal exits were approved exempting stand-by power requirements**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Sta Phila Ridge Ave, 1840 Ridge Ave (1,300 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 ft
1521 1539 Parrish Street and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,700 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals 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
1,050 ft
People for People CS (1,050 ft), Franklin LC (1,750 ft), Science Leadership Academy (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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