2837 Diamond Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2837 Diamond Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 49 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 2837 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2026Issued
For partial change of occupancy and interior alteration to the basement and 1st floor of an existing structure. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit May 2026Amendment application incomplete
For level ii alterations with no change of occupancy at basement and first floor of existing building. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
Personal services; office - business and professional
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
For the partial demolition and erection of a rear addition and interior alterations throughout an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan. no slab removal/excavation of basement included. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical and plumbing alterations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
For partial demolition and for the erection of an addition at the rear of existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Expired
Install new curb trap/fai footway pa20230891596
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Install new curb trap/fai and footway pa20230452275
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Install a 400 amp 120/240v 1 phase service, (4) gang meter bank, (3) 150 amp panels & feeders, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder. install wiring throughout the common areas & three dwelling units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, sensors, receptacles & smoke alarms. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. ** no fire alarm work.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2023Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2023Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated 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.
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 (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
Home Ownership Project and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,550 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 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
650 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
1,100 ft
Wright Richard R Sch (1,100 ft), Blaine James G Sch (1,350 ft), Strawberry Mansion HS (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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