641 North 16th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 641 North 16th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 41 permits, 9 not closed, and 51 violations, 2 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 641 North 16th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Installation of a 400 amp service wiring of 4 dewelling units installation of fire alarm in accordance with nfpa72 2016 & philadelphia fire code 2018
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
7 bathtub 7wc 7sink 4 kitchen sink 4 laundry tub
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Completed
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.
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached building with a rear deck at first floor. size and location as shown on plans.
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2025Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Completed
For the erection of a rear addition, that includes a roof deck with roof access structure and three balconies, onto the rear of an existing attached structure. size and location per plans.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2023Completed
For the erection of an attached rear structure and for level 3 alterations as per plans. for four (4) dwelling units with layout as per plans. [amendment 7/17/2026 for changes to the design professional in responsible charge of special inspections (dprc-si) and special inspections agency.]
- General permit minor Aug 2021Expired
Front facade. cleaning and brick pointing. repair 1 window header and related bricks.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2020Expired
Sfd) (2) 2ton units gas furnace 90 ductwork through-out
- Electrical permit Sep 2019Completed
3 unit building, 4 gang meter bank, 300 amp service 100 recess light, 125 outlet, smoke and carbon detectors, cable and phone wiring as per nec 2014. install fire alarm as per nfpa 72.
- Electrical permit Jun 2019Expired
300 amp amp service,wiring for (3) units as per 2008 nec.(cc dist) no fire alarm work.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2019Completed
For the erection of a rear deck at second floor as per approved plan.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hess 38228, 19th & Fairmont Ave (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
1521 1539 Parrish Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
700 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
450 ft
Franklin LC (450 ft), Science Leadership Academy (750 ft), Franklin Benjamin HS (1,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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