2017 North 16th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2017 North 16th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 4 not closed, and 40 violations.
- 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 2017 North 16th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Site / utility permit Feb 2024Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2023-003090
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2023-003090
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-003090
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Install sanitary and storm md, ct, fai & (2) 1" wdps
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-003090
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2023Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a four (4) story two-family dwelling to include a two (2) inch fire service line and a two (2) inch backflow prevention device. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13r by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see rp-2023-003090 for associated building permit.
- Residential building permit Oct 2023Completed
For new construction of an attached four-story building with cellar, roof deck and roof-deck access structure for use as two-family household living. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13r. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Demolition permit Feb 2023Completed
For legalization of demolition of previous two-story building as per approved plans and documents.
- General permit minor Feb 2023Completed
Ez wall protection permit- obtain permits for the application of exterior wall sidings for the purpose of finishing walls exposed during demolition (including party walls and independent bearing walls abutting party walls) without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and design limitations below. any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. (zp-2022-014135 & dp-2022-001638) wall covering details: any openings in exposed party wall will be filled with masonry or concrete patches. a metal lathe and stucco will be applied as finish.
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued
Complete demolition of all structures on site with the exception of the foundation
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Expired
Seal lateral
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 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 four (4) 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-2021-002993 for associated building permit.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Broad & Diamond Bp, 2040 N Broad St (900 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
150 ft
North 16th Street and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,250 ft
O F Zurn Co. 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
500 ft
Duckrey Tanner Sch (500 ft), HS of Engineering & Science (550 ft), TECH Freire CS (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.8 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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