720 North 16th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 720 North 16th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 720 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Expired
Repair/replace md, ct & fai from inside foundation to curb trap.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Expired
Replacing main sewer line from the inside foundation to the trap located at sidewalk (md, ct & fai)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Replace 3/4" water service main to meter. replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet and replace main house drain curb to house.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing. all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
4 unit building electrical 400service disconnects 5, total wiring for 4 units per 2008 nec (cc dist) install complete fire alarm system per city approved fire alarm drawings.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2019Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout an existing multi-family building to include 2" main fire service line and 2." dcv wilkins 350xl backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Administrative permit Jun 2019Completed
Amend permit ap#945822 for the extension and increase in area of the roof deck as per approved plans. separate permit required for any mep and fire suppression work.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
House drain, curb trap & fai connection to private sewer rear of property pa20191500509 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Zoning/use permit May 2019Completed
For the expansion of a roof deck accessed by a pilot house (to enclose access stairs only) above an attached structure, size and location as shown on plan/application; no change to height or area previously approved under ap#957276. no change to previously approved use of multi-family household living (four (4) dwelling units).
- Commercial building permit Mar 2019Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure; for use as a four (4) family dwelling. entire building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. separate permit required for mep work.
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: 823 N Broad St Bp, 823 N Broad St (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 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
1,950 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
1,150 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
900 ft
People for People CS (900 ft), Franklin LC (1,050 ft), Science Leadership Academy (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 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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