2553 North Mole Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2553 North Mole Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 2553 North Mole Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Issued
2 full bathrooms 1 half bath 1 kitchen
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Issued
Front bay addition, interior renovation, and framing repair for the existing 3-story single-family dwelling. details as shown on the plan.
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Issued
Partial wiring of building as per 2017 nec code. replace all switches and outlets. new 200 amp service complete. (fishing method)
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
For the legalization of the erection of a front bay addition. size and location as shown on plans. see sr-2025-028516 for associated streets dept. approval.
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Completed
Make safe to comply cf-2024-124112, per engineers report, for fire damaged front cornice.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Replace 1" water service
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
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.
- Demolition permit Feb 2024Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2023-128455. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: replace front sidewalk on 2548 and 2552 n. sydenham st. (4) stucco c/w 2546 & 2550 n. sydenham, 2550 & 2554 n. sydenham st. install 4' high corral fence across front of 2548 and 2552 n. sydenham st. install erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on both lots.
- Demolition permit Feb 2024Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2023-128455. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: replace front sidewalk on 2548 and 2552 n. sydenham st. (4) stucco c/w 2546 & 2550 n. sydenham, 2550 & 2554 n. sydenham st. install 4' high corral fence across front of 2548 and 2552 n. sydenham st. install erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on both lots.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Demolition permit Nov 2022Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia program. * add's specs: no sidewalk. 2 stucco c/w 2514 & 2518 w dakota st . erosion control mat with seed on lotl*
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: North Phila Sta, 2601 N 16th St (250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
1844 West Sedgley and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
O F Zurn Co and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Stanton, M. Hall, Public School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
150 ft
KIPP Philadelphia CS (150 ft), KIPP North Philadelphia CS (150 ft), YouthBuild Phila CS (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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