2697 Collins Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2697 Collins Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 59 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 2697 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Issued
Level iii alterations with complete change of occupancy to create a three (3) family dwelling in an existing three-story building with basement as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered. *2021 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Completed
Make safe permit to comply with cf-2026-006712 to include construction of rear of structure, exterior walls and framing per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. separate permits required for additional alterations not addressed in approved plans.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Created from demolition permit dp-2024-000021. lateral seal.
- Demolition permit Jan 2024Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2022-123452. for the complete demolition of a sfd for the city of philadelphia demolition program. additional specs: 1 stucco c/w 2112 e lehigh, install 6' fence for rear c/w yard of 2116 e lehigh, remove free standing cmu wall in rear, install erosion control mat with top soil & seed.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Expired
Replace with piping waste & water kitchen sink, tub, lav shower & toilet the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Expired
Replace bathroom receptacle with gfci. remove old light fixtures and install 8-recessed lights. all work as per 2008 nec
- General permit minor Mar 2019Expired
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. **seperate permits required for all plumbing, electrical and mechanical work**
- Plumbing permit Jun 2018Completed
Install 2 full baths, 2 half baths, laundry, 1 hose bib, 3" pvc wasteline.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Mechanical permit Jun 2018Completed
For the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Jun 2018Completed
Total rewire and new 200amp service and all necessary bonding and grounding per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Addition permit May 2018Completed
Interior renovation and for a three story addition in the rear and a third story addition over existing two story portion with roof deck and pilot house(roof access only) of an existing attached structure (details including size and location as shown on the plan)as part of an existing single family household living.
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
2.0 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 (550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
2100 E Rush Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
450 ft
Calbar Inc and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
0 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
1,450 ft
Kensington HS (1,450 ft), Brown Henry A Sch (1,750 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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