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516 Tyson Avenue, Philadelphia

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Does 516 Tyson Avenue have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 2 not closed, and 23 violations, 1 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
What natural disasters is 516 Tyson Avenue at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.

Permits and code violations

2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.

  1. Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued

    Repair/replace ct & fai.

  2. General permit minor Jun 2024Expired

    Ez permit standard pool and spas- for pools and spas accessory to an existing one family dwellings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.

  3. Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed

    Replace existing tub/shower with prefab shower base. replace existing walls with prefab acrylic walls. replace valve with posi-temp valve. replace shower head.

  4. Plumbing permit Apr 2016Completed

    Curb trap, fai & partial house drain pa20161092052 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection

  5. Suppression permit Apr 2012Completed

    Repalcement of existing ansul fire suppression system in kind & alarm in existing hood for existing pizza shop.

  6. Plumbing permit Apr 2011Completed

    Lateral, house trap and fresh air inlet replacement

Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections

Safety and environment

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.

FEMA National Risk Index, census tract

Leaking fuel tanks

4 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Sunoco 0363 3807, 6865 Rising Sun Ave (600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Toxic release facility

2,100 ft

Hh Fluorescent Parts Inc and 1 more within a mile. 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

2,850 ft

Crossan Kennedy C Sch (2,850 ft), MaST Community CS II (3,950 ft), Moore J Hampton Sch (4,100 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.

  • This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
  • Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
  • Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
  • Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
  • Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
  • Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
  • Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.

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