1916 North Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1916 North Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 2 not closed, and 8 violations, 1 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 1916 North Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Install 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower & 1 tub on the 2nd floor.
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Completed
Proposed alteration of an existing bathroom on the 2nd floor of an existing single family structure. existing plumbing utilities to remain. no structural work to be done. details as shown on the plan.
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Expired
For the replacement of (4) windows on the third story of an existing semi-detached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per phc approved building application/plan.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Devices only-change 30 outlets and 10 switches only-interior wiring using existing wire. no exterior work permitted as part of this permit per phc.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Expired
Cosmetic bathroom update including: replacement of plumbing fixtures (new toilet, new vanity with 2 sinks, new shower), replacement of subfloor, change floor tiles, replace interior doors. cosmetic kitchen update: new kitchen sink, new kitchen countertops.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
New fixtures in 2nd floor hall bath toilet and lav sink fixtures only as per ppc 2018
- Residential building permit May 2022Completed
**contractor has a notarized letter with no employees, sole worker** ez permit standards alterations - 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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. renovation to existing second floor bathroom. installation of new plumbing fixtures in existing locations. new finishes throughout bathroom. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
Receptacles:20 gfci receptacles:5 switches:17 light outlets:23 20a afci circuits:7 15a afci circuits:2 as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Re-rough water and drain for kitchen sink on first floor re-rough water and drains for three piece bath on third floor
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. 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.
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Completed
Erection of rear one-story addition at third floor level to an existing attached structure for single family home. reconfiguration to existing third floor layout. renovation to existing kitchen at first floor. no change to existing building footprint. separate permits required for all mep work.
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Completed
Third story rear addition on the two story part of an existing attached structure (size and location as shown on plans/application)
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hess 38228, 19th & Fairmont Ave (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,300 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
High-voltage line
150 ft
138 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
850 ft
Waring Laura W Sch (850 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1,550 ft), Bache-Martin Sch (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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