616 Diamond Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 616 Diamond Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 4 not closed, and 30 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 616 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Install 400 amp electrical service and 4 meter packs with proper grounding and bonding. install one 100 amp subpanels for house and three 125 amp subpanels for dwelling units. install wiring, lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke and co alarms according to the 2017 nec. install fire alarm system according to the 2016 nfpa 72 and per plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
S/i new 3/4" wilkins zurn backflow device, model no 375xl
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
New construction of triplex. interior drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for 27 fixtures. all work performed in compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
1” water service, curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2024Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" wilkins 950xltbfss backflow prevention assembly per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Completed
For installation of hvac system as per approved plans.
- Site / utility permit Oct 2024Completed
Site / utility permit for cp-2024-002564
- Commercial building permit Sep 2024Completed
New construction of a three (3) story building with cellar for use as a three (3) family dwelling as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. work to include underpinning to be monitored by a pa licensed pe at all times. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work** amendment approved 5/30/26 amend new construction permit cp-2024-002564 for layout changes throughout, exterior opening changes and change to building height as per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2023Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. 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.
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Remove and extend devices as needed for renovation of second floor apartment only.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Install 2-wc 2-lav 2-shower/tub 1-ks 1-lt
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pgw Ninth & Diamond Transp Dept, 900-940 W Diamond St (1,000 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 ft
8th Diamond St Playground and 27 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,650 ft
York Metal Finishing Co 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
500 ft
The U School: Innovative Lab (500 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,000 ft), Welsh John Sch (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.2 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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