516 High Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 516 High Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 10 not closed, and 22 violations.
- 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 516 High Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2026Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace the existing furnace, a 6" round supply duct in the basement, and a new 6" round return duct in the basement only. no other ductwork.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Expired
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 Feb 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Rewire outlets, switches & 40 recess lights by fishing. install 200 amp service. client pays for afci breakers & service equipment wire as per 2014 nec
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Issued
For the erection of an addition at the rear, and roof deck and roof deck access structure above third story of an existing semi-detached building (size and location as shown on plans).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2021Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (2 sytems- goodman 2 ton 16 seer 96% afue gas and electric air conditioner system with 20 registers and 3 returns. condensor will be located in the backyard).
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Main drain repair in rear yard ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Expired
Two story rear addition with cellar; 3rd floor rear deck over two story portion; and alterations to existing three story structure as per plan.
- Zoning permit May 2021Issued
For the erection of one-story rear addition (portion of 3rd floor) above the existing second floor and erection of two-story rear addition as part of an attached structure. size and location as shown in the application.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Install 3 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Replacing old drainage pipes for 2nd flr bathrm, 1 toilet, 1 vanity, 1 shower, also water lines 1/2" pex, adding 1 washing machine drain, 1 toilet, 1 vanity for powder rm, installation will comply with 2004 ppc
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
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tague Lumber, 560 E High St (450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,450 ft
Roosevelt Theodore MS (1,450 ft), Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (2,900 ft), Emlen Eleanor C Sch (3,750 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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