174 Diamond Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 174 Diamond Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 7 not closed, and 6 violations, 3 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 174 Diamond Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct, fai & md.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
To install 21 fixtures, including water & sanitary lines from the mains, for 7 water closets, 6 lavatories, 1 urinal, 1 bottle filler, 3 floor drains, 2 water heaters and 1 kitchen sink.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Issued
Install 800 amp service with grounding. install receptacles, lighting, lighting control, power for hvac equipment, empty conduits for data, panels, and feeders as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Commercial building permit May 2026Issued
For level ii alterations (with no change of occupancy) at basement of existing building. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2026Issued
For the installation of hvac appliances (gas-fired furnaces, exhaust fans, heat recovery unit, split-system air conditioners, and heaters), grds, louvers, and associated ductwork and piping. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. see cp-2024-005105 for associated building permit.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2025Issued
*asbestos abatement required prior start of work.* for repairs and alterations to an existing education and training center (b, e, & a-3) including finishes, accessibility upgrades, and level 2 alterations as per application/plans and in accordance with the 2018 iebc. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permit required for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2015Completed
New 10" sewer connection and lateral pa20152312411(educational facility)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"
- Alteration permit May 2014Completed
Interior and exterior repairs and alterations to existing educational and training center. work to include: exterior masonry rehabilitation, replacement vinyl windows, installation of new elevator and elevator machine room, rehabilitation of existing toilet facilities, repair of existing finishes, accessibilty improvements, and new partition wall installations. separate permits shall be required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and kitchen hood installation permits. asbestos abatement required prior to commencement of permit work as per asbestos inspection report. (iebc 2009, compliance path: work-area method, level ii alterations)
- Suppression permit Apr 2014Completed
Install one (1) new wet chemical fire supression system in accordance with nfpa 17a, see application #529608 for kitchen hood approval.
- Mechanical permit Apr 2014Completed
For the installation of one (1) type 1 commercial kitchen hood (ul 710) , supply/exhaust ductwork, and make up air fan. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans. ***manufacturer's installation instruction shall be available on the job site at the time of inspection***
- Alteration permit Feb 2014Completed
For interior demolition @ exist. kitchen & for prescriptive alterations w. no change of occupancy classification within an existing educational facility to include set out construction (furring) at exist. walls, erection of partition walls for future kitchen equipment, & creation of mechanical room; work area to be partially sprinklered @ comm. cooking operations. asbestos abatement to be completed prior to commencement of permitted work. separate permit required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, & fire suppression work.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2014Completed
Replacement of existing kitchen fixtures, sinks, grease trap and safewaste, install ofsome waste and water supply
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
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Carter Donlevy Co, 135-141 W Norris St (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
2052 North Philip Street and 32 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 5 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
1,350 ft
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,350 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,800 ft), Welsh John Sch (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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