514 Reed Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 514 Reed Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 9 not closed, and 58 violations, 6 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 514 Reed Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2025Completed
For the installation of fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2-inch wilkins 950xlt2bfss backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Basement install 1/2 bathroom , toilet , sink , kitchen sink , drain and water supply into sewage ejector , 1st floor install two 1/2 bathrooms , toilet ,lav , drain and water supply line , kitchen sink drain and water supply lines , 4 hand wash lavs for classrooms. 2nd floor two half bathrooms , toilet , lav , drain and water supply , 3 hand wash lavs for classrooms , hot water tank in basement , and laundry standpipe
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Install lights normal & emergency, switches & receptacles. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. * no service work on this permit. * the service work was completed on permit ep-2024-006420.
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
Install new 400amp. three phase service 1) install 4" pvc conduit to exterior of bldg. w/ 4' weather head 2) install 400amp.three phase disconnect switch 3)install (1) three phase 400amp. meter socket 4) install 10x10x6 trough 5) install (1) 200amp.three phase breaker panel 6) install (1) 100amp. three phase breaker panel 7) install 650kcmil al wiring for service and equipment,1/0 cold-water ground. 8) install (2) ground rods- 2017 nec. separate e.permits req'd for interior wiring and fire alarm.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Expired
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Completed
For the installation of a new hvac system including rooftop units, heat pumps, exhaust fans, registers and diffusers with associated ductwork and accessories as per plans.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2024Completed
For change of occupancy to group i-4 (child care center) and level iii alterations to include structural work, new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes, doors as per approved plans. building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Install new interior main drain & vent stacks to all listed fixtures install (3) new h.w.h install (3) pen manifolds with 1/2 hot & cold to listed fixtures
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Remove existing 100-amp service w/3-meters...install 200-amp service w/4-meters & disconnect sws...service only as per nec 2017
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Install new fire alarm system w/ low frequency sound in all living rms and bedrooms . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2023Completed
For the installation of new hvac appliances, grilles / registers / diffusers, exhausts, and associated ductwork throughout a three (3) story three-family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see cp-2023-000101 for associated building permit.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2023Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing apartment building for no change of use as an r-2 occupancy (3 units), alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. 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.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.9 mi
Welsbach & General Gas Mantle (Camden Radiation) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (1,100 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,250 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
800 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (800 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,050 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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