2800 Diamond Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2800 Diamond Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 6 not closed, and 16 violations, 5 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 2800 Diamond Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2026Issued
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building, to include 4" main fire service line with a 4" ames colt 200 backflow prevention assembly and two (2) standpipe risers complying with nfpa 14 as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Install a 1600-amp electrical service system, including wiring, equipment and 46 meter packs including proper grounding and bonding. install one (1) 600-amp subpanel for the house panel, one (1) 600-amp subpanel for the ev chargers and one (1) 150-amp subpanel for each of the 46 dwelling units. provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacles outlets. install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. furnish and install a fire alarm system. all work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Completed
Install 200amp temporary service
- Commercial building permit Nov 2024Issued
New construction of a four (4) story building with green roof, roof deck and two (2) pilot houses for use as forty-six (46) dwelling units with accessory parking garage as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13 and include standpipes per nfpa 14. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work** amendment approved 7/25/26 amend new construction permit cp-2024-004978 to change dprc-si and special inspections agency and to add underpinning as per approved plans. underpinning to be monitored by a pa licensed pe at all times. amendment approved 9/6/26 amend new construction permit cp-2024-004978 for changes to foundation design as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Installing 3" water service, 8" curb trap, 8" main drain, 6" fresh air inlet
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2021Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout the building to include 4" main fire service line with a 4" backflow prevention assembly, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2021Completed
For a new mechanical installation to accommodate a newly constructed multi-family household living. work to include the installation of registers , diffusers, new appliances and all assocciated ductwork. work to be performed per approved plans. if field conditions varie, please contact the design professional before the completion of work. ** any deviation to the approved scope of work will require an amended permit**
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Install fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72. install a 1600 amp electrical service w/ meters. wire throughout a multi-family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, tv's, phones, emergency lights, and interconnected smoke/co as per 2017 nec. (as per plans given).
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Install 1 backflow preventer, 1 hose bibb, 33 kitchen sinks, 40 lavatories, 40 shower/tubs, 1 sump pump, 40 water closets 34 hot water heaters and 34 hud drains according to the 2018 ppc.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2021Expired
Amendment: for the amendment of previously approved permit cp-2020-004734 to document the following changes: for the revision of original approval for the change in previously approved multi-family household living to 46 units (multi-family household living), parking spaces to twenty-three (23) off-street accessory parking spaces including 1 ada van accessible parking spaces and 1 electric vehicle parking space and bicycle parking to sixteen (16) class 1a bicycle parking spaces. size and location as shown on amended plans. original: for the erection of a four story attached building with a roof deck above third floor and roof deck above fourth floor accessed by two (2) roof deck access structures (size and location as shown on plans). structure for the use as multi-family (44 units) household living, green roof bonus applied (in according to zoning code 14-602 (7),and to include thirty-one (31) accessory parking spaces including 2 ada accessible parking spaces and 1 electric vehicle parking space and to include fifteen (15) class 1a bicycle parking spaces. building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13 and standpipes to be provided in the exit stairways per nfpa 14. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 10 feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.** separate permiits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached building with a green roof (covering more than 60% of rooftop) and two roof access structures with no roof deck. for the use as multi-family (33 units) household living. building to be fully sprinklered. separate permits required for m.e.p.s work. separate approval required from pa l &i for elevator installation. amendment to change the shape of the building envelope on the east side and southeast corner as per approved plans. amendmen to change materials and design of building facade and to reduce height of building as per approved plans. amendment to elevator overrun dimensions.
- Demolition permit Apr 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a detached one story structure and a detached three story structure. a sidewalk closure shall be required within 16 feet of building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit. special inspections required. hand and mechanical methods of demolition to be used. special inspections required. asbestos removal required prior to commencing work from both buildings. [amendment approved 5/10/2023 for a change in demolition contractor to pedro palmer construction inc.] ** safety zone: 32 ft**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fleet Site 015, 2601 W Glenwood Ave (700 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
Home Ownership Project and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,450 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, Rectory and Parochial School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
350 ft
230 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
1,150 ft
Gideon Edward Sch (1,150 ft), Wright Richard R Sch (1,200 ft), Blaine James G Sch (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.6 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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