2845 Diamond Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2845 Diamond Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 55 permits, 19 not closed, and 60 violations, 19 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 2845 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
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 19 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
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Issued
Install 200 amp service with 3 gang meter bank and 100 amp panels in each (2) unit. install outlets, switches, lights, gfi's smokes and carbons throughout
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Issued
4.5 bathrooms 2 kitchens
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
Interior renovaitons and for the erection of a third floor rear addition on an existing 3-story structure for use as two-family household living; details as per application/plan. no excavation below 5 feet.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
For the erection of a third floor rear addition on an existing 3-story structure for use as two-family household living; size and location as per application/plan.
- Zoning permit Dec 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- General permit minor Jan 2024Expired
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.
- 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
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 (1,050 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 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,500 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 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
700 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
Wright Richard R Sch (1,150 ft), Strawberry Mansion HS (1,250 ft), Blaine James G Sch (1,300 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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