2526 Collins Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2526 Collins Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 16 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 2526 Collins Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install a 6,000 btu ductless mini split wall unit
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-008139
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Completed
• box installations, mounting plastic boxes to studs for all future outlets. the wall studs and ceiling joints will be open for installations. • running the wires, pulling non-metallic sheathed romex cable from the circuit panel out to the new kitchen addition. • running independent separate power lines so appliances. • running 20-amp circuits for countertop outlets. • wiring countertop and receptacles with gfci protection.
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
Kitchen alteration, adding a peninsula with sink, interior renovation per plan. recorded copy of the unity of use agreement shall be submitted prior to permit completion.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
Unity of use; residential - household living - single-family
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed
Replace 100 amp service cable and meter, install 20 amp circuit in bathroom and kitchen
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement installation of an existing 80% 72,000 btu gas furnace of same like and kind. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
For the installation of hvac equipment, applicances, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2024Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2" fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 950 xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Provide & install complete automatic fire alarm system throughout w/low frequency sound in all living rms and bedrooms per 2016 nfpa 72 and provided plans .
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Amendment 2: the location of the electric meter bank was relocated to the basement. amendment: -the location of the electric meter bank was changed from the back of the building to the front hallway area. -rewire and run new wires in building which is being made into a commercial space in the basement and 1st floor, with (1) apartment occupying the 2nd and 3rd floor. installing new 400a service -a new 400a service with a 3-gang meter bank, (1) 60 amp house panel, (1) 125 amp mlo panel, and (1) 200 amp mlo panel. installation shall comply with 2017 nec.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Us Gas 1, 2656 Frankford Ave (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
Collins Smith Barrick Playgarden and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
800 ft
Calbar Inc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 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
500 ft
Kensington HS (500 ft), Hackett Horatio B Sch (950 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (1,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.8 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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