2556 Collins Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2556 Collins Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 2556 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 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.
- 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)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2020Completed
For the installation of hvac appliance, registers, diffusers and associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufactuer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2020Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system designed per nfpa 13 standard with a new 2 inch fire service line and sprinkler layout as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Completed
Interior plumbing for a new construction 7 unit mixed use building and exterior
- Electrical permit Aug 2020Completed
Install 800 amp electrical service with 9 meters, (1) 200 amp panel, (7) 150 amp panels, (1) 100 amp house panel. wire throughout new mixed used building: switches, lights, receptacles, tv's, phones, emergency lights, and interconnected smoke/co detectors. new fire alarm system throughout as per the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2020Completed
For the erection of a four (4) story attached structure for use as vacant commercial space on the first floor (use registration required prior to occupancy), multi-family (7 units) household living at rest of the building. all work to be done per approved plans. building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13 system throughout. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9.5 feet of the building façade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.***2018 ibc***
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of structures on site, and the erection of an attached structure with four (4) roof decks, four (4) roof deck access structures and twelve (12) bicycle parking spaces. sizes and locations as shown in application/plan. for use as vacant commercial space on the ground floor and multi-family (7 dwelling units household living). no signs this permit.
- Zoning permit Jun 2019Completed
For a lot adjustment to create one (1) lot from two (2) existing lots (2547 and 2549 frankford ave). size and location as shown in application/plans. no change in any structure height or area this permit. child permit - **see permit #920443 for plans**
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
950 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
550 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
700 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
600 ft
Kensington HS (600 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (1,100 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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