1616 Oregon Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1616 Oregon Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 6 not closed, and 19 violations, 7 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 1616 Oregon Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2023Completed
For fit-out to create a business and professional office at the 1st floor as per approved plans. building is fully sprinklered. separate permits required for mep & fp work.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Office - business and professional
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Install a 400 amp 1 phase 120/208v service, (4) gang meter bank, (1) 200 amp panel & feeder, (3) 100 amp panels & feeders. install wiring throughout the common areas, commercial shell space & two dwelling units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, sensors, receptacles, smoke & carbon monoxide alarms. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
3 toilets and piping 3 vanities 2 kitchen sinks 2 washing machine 2 shower/tubs 3 hwh
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
1" dws curb trap fai house drain
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2022Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 (basement & first floor) and nfpa 13r (second & third floors) to include 2" main fire service line with a 3" ames 2000ss backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2022Completed
For level iii alterations & change of occupancy to an existing two-family apartment building. for use as a (to be determined) commerical use in the basement and first floors (b occupancy anticipated), and two-family apartment above (r3 occupancy), alterations to include the erection of a thrd floor addition, pilot house, occupiable roof deck, structural wal/joist/foundation reinforcements, partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvments throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within nine (9) feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work. ** separate permiits to be obtained for all other work. **amendment: change of dprc-si and special inspections agency
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Completed
For the erection of an addition, roof deck, and roof deck access structure above existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- General permit minor Apr 2022Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2019Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Expired
Install 200 amp service complete & rewire throughout install switches, outlets, lights & smoke detectors, low voltage. as per 2008 nec
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Oregon Ave Sunoco, 1825-33 Oregon Ave (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,800 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc 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
1,000 ft
Bregy F Amedee Sch (1,000 ft), Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (1,750 ft), Jenks Abram Sch (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.7 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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