2525 North 7th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2525 North 7th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 43 permits, 19 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 2525 North 7th Street 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
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Electrical permit Nov 2026Issued
Install 400 amp main service equipment with grounding and sub feeders for 3 apartments and landlord panel. wiring throughout. install light fixtures, outlets, switches, hard wire smoke alarms, grounding system, emergency lighting and exit sign per 2017 nec. rough and trim out new fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the 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. **imc 2021**
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
New construction of triplex. exterior installation of curb trap, fai, main drain, and 1 1/2" water distribution pipe. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2021 ppc and approved plans
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2025Completed
For the installation of ductless a/c units. appliances to be installed in accordance with the 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.
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed
Install automatic fire alarm system as per drawings and 2016 nfpa 72. -noted : smoke detectors/alarms not to be within 6' of cooking appliance-
- Commercial building permit Nov 2025Issued
For the ereciton of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure above and balconies at the rear. for use as three dwelling untis. building to be fully sprinklered. separate permits required for mep & fp work .streets department required for sidewalk closure/pedestrian protection.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2025Completed
For the installation of an nfpa 13r system for a multi-family dwelling serviced by a two (2) inch fire service line with a 2-inch wilkins 950xlt2bfss backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Amendment 12/11/2025 installation of 1" water service update 3 water heaters, 3 toilets, 3 sinks in existing 3 family building
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Update the electrical on the existing triplex building, lighting, switches, and receptacles. installation of 300 amp service *** no fire alarm***
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- General permit minor Jul 2025Issued
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. interior non load bearing demolition
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
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: German Ave Mini Mart, 2445 Germantown Ave (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
Acme Lamp Shade and 10 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,700 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 4 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
450 ft
Hartranft John F Sch (450 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (1,750 ft), Welsh John Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.6 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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