2551 Collins Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2551 Collins Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 41 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 2551 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Issued
For the installation of appliances not connected via ductwork and appliances connected via ductwork; appliances to be installed in accordance with 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. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Completed
Installation of rooftop mounted 11.44 kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2017 nec and per plans.
- General permit Jan 2026Completed
For the installation of structural/fastening components of roof-mounted solar photo voltaic system. size and location as shown on approved plans. separate permit required for electrical work.
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued
For the lot adjustment to create one (1) lot from two (2) existing lots. size and location as shown on plans/application.
- Demolition permit Jul 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: 2 stucco c/w 2552 & 2556. replace front sidewalk. sheath and tar paper at exposure on 2556 collins st. no sidewalk. erosion control mat with seed on lot.*
- Zoning permit Feb 2021Issued
For the use of two (2) non-accessory surface parking spaces (size and location as shown on plans)
- Zoning permit May 2018Completed
Proposing (2) off-street parking spaces and curb cut in rear yard of a proposed attached structure per plans.
- Electrical permit Apr 2018Completed
Electrical: installation of a 5.1kw(dc) solar pv system consisting of (17) solarworld300 module, (17) p300 optimizers, and (1) se3800h-us solaredge inverter as per 2008nec. (east district)
- Mechanical permit Mar 2018Completed
Install 2 hvac units with ductwork (sfd)
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
Install new 200amp service, meter, panels, grounding, wire & install new lights, switches,recepts, battery back up smoke/co detectors, low voltage wiring of phone cable and doorbell as per nec 2008 (east district)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
Supply and install drain and water liens to 2.5 bathrooms,kitchen sink and laundry sink(sfd)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
1" combination water service lateral curb trap in fresh air inlet-installtions in accordance with 2004 ppc
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
2.1 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 (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
1,000 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
500 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
600 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
650 ft
Kensington HS (650 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (1,150 ft), Hackett Horatio B Sch (1,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.9 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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