516 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 516 Washington Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 58 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 516 Washington Avenue 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- General permit minor Nov 2021Completed
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.
- Administrative permit Sep 2015Completed
To amend permit #243255 to reflect the as-built conditions as shown on the aproved plans. the certificate of occupancy will be issued on this permt activity. **post this permit** **post the project information sign**
- Administrative permit Aug 2015Completed
To amend permit #243255 to reflect the as-built conditions as shown on the aproved plans. the certificate of occupancy will be issued on this permt activity. **post this permit** **post the project information sign**
- Mechanical permit Aug 2015Completed
To legalize the two installed hvac units and duct work as per plan
- Use permit Mar 2015Completed
Legalize the erection of a third story addition; convert use of the first floor to retail sales; convert second and third floor to multi-family household living with a roof deck and roof deck access pilot house. size and location as shown on submitted plan.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2014Completed
Install drain and water lines to fixtures
- Administrative permit Sep 2014Completed
Extend permit#243255 pursuant to pa act 46 & 87. this extension to expire on july 1, 2016 unless extended by other portions of the philadelphia code. contact district office to institute the required inspections. call building inspector for an initial inspection prior to the start of work.
- Suppression permit Jul 2014Completed
For the installation of one (1) ul 300 listed wet chemical extinguishing system with twenty (20) total flow points in accordance with nfpa 17a. fire supression system to serve two (2) commercial kitchen exhaust hood systems. **see permit no. 543920 for hood and plans**
- Mechanical permit Jul 2014Completed
Installation of two (2) commercial kitchen exhaust hoods with supply/exhaust tie-in to one (1) return air fan, one (1) exhaust fan & all associated return/exhaust ductwork.***separate permit shall be required for installation of an approved automatic fire supression system***
- Use permit Jul 2014Completed
Use as tattoo shop and retail.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2014Completed
Replace curb trap and pipe connect to existing pipe pa2014081132 (sfd)
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
Superfund site
1.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (1,150 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,500 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,300 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Washington, George, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
350 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (350 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (800 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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