655 North 15th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 655 North 15th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 3 not closed, and 20 violations, 13 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 655 North 15th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Install a new 5" curb trap sanitary and install a new 6" storm curb trap. install new fresh air inlets. install a new 1" domestic water service
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Install all water lines and drain lines to all fixtures. 6wc 6 lavs 6 showers 6wm 6 ks 6 hwh.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Supply and install: all wiring indoor and outdoor throughout install complete ire alarm system. install 600a service & all metering panels and breakers supply all recessed lighting throughout all exit and emergency lighting install all decorative fixtures and exterior lighting .all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Expired
Rough-in permit for ep-2022-005059 supply and install: all wiring indoor and outdoor throughout fire alarm system per nafta 72 supply all metering panels and breakers supply all recessed lighting throughout all exit and emergency lighting owner to supply all decorative fixtures and exterior lighting as per nec 2017
- Fire suppression permit May 2022Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13r (using a new, two (2) inch fire service line, and a new, two (2) inch backflow prevention device located within the basement), throughout an existing three (3) story attached structure to be used as group r-2, as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see cp-2021-007093 for building permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Completed
Fora new mechanical installation. work to include the installation of a new hvac system, registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2021Completed
For level ii alterations and for the erection of a deck at the rear second floor, to an existing three (3) story attached structure to be used as group r-2 (six (6) dwelling units), as per plans; separate permits required for all mep/fsp work; building to be fully sprinklered throughout in accordance with nfpa 13r; see zp-2021-008495 for zoning/use approval.
- Zoning permit Aug 2021Completed
For the erection of accessory roof decks at the second and third floor levels, and the erection of a rear deck at the second floor level. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2021Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- General permit minor Jul 2021Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** ez interior demolition-for the interior demolition of non-bearing partition walls and ceiling in accordance with the attached ez permit interior demolition standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit interior demolition standard shall result in revocation of this permit. no exterior work permitted as part of this permit as per phc. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permitted in the basement. separate streets department permit required for 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.
- Use permit Feb 2016Completed
For increase in dwelling unit from four (4) family to five (5) family dwelling in an existing structure.
- Electrical permit Jun 2013Expired
Install new elec svc, 300a, install new elec wiring for 2 -1st fl dwelling units all wiring, replace existing fire alarm, 1st fl and basement as per 2008 nec & nfpa 72 (multifamily) install new elec svc, 300a, install new elec wiring for 2 -1st fl dwelling units all wiring, replace existing fire alarm, 1st fl and basement as per 2008 nec & nfpa 72 (multifamily)
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 823 N Broad St Bp, 823 N Broad St (1,350 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
Lemon Ridge Garden Inc and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 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
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Snellenburg's Clothing Factory and 2 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
850 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
400 ft
Franklin LC (400 ft), Science Leadership Academy (500 ft), Franklin Benjamin HS (800 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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