809 North 16th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 809 North 16th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 809 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- General permit minor Jun 2026Completed
For the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Residential building permit Dec 2020Expired
Erection of a rooftop deck with a roof.
- Zoning permit Dec 2020Issued
For the erection of an addition at the rear to an existing attached building (size and location as shown on plans)
- Alteration permit May 2019Completed
For level ii interior alterations to the first floor commercial space of an existing attached structure to create retail sales of consumer goods - sundries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience sales as per approved plans. for issuance of certificate of occupancy. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Completed
Replacing conduit pipe under sidewalk as per nec 2014
- Use permit Mar 2019Completed
Use to retail sales of consumer goods - sundries, pharmaceuticals and convenience sales in commercial condo on the 1st floor of an existing 5-story structure. *no sign permit on this application*
- Zoning permit May 2018Completed
Construction of 5-story mixed use building. commercial use on ground floor w/8 residential units (condominium) top floor units to have private roof decks accessed frompilot house within the unit. bay projections over r.o.w as shown on plan. consolidation of 2 lots into one (1540-20 ridge & 819 n 16th st) complete demolition of existing structures.
- Mechanical permit Mar 2018Completed
1 install a bryant 70k btu gas furnace 80% afue with all materials for a complete installation.remove old equipment.
- Electrical permit Oct 2017Completed
Install 100 a temp service, 2-120v gfci protected outlets on pole outside and ground and connect into pec pole #76887 as per nec 2008 cc district
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Completed
1.5" water service,curb trap and fai pa20172750627(multi family) "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"
- Plumbing permit Sep 2017Completed
New construction:interior/exterior plumbing; (3) storty structure w/ roof deck;(4) family dwelling; 10 full baths 2 half baths 4 laundry 4 kitchen 4 dishwashers 4 garbage disposals and 1.5 ws, ct, fai, hd, lateral **pa pending** self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection. - the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 823 N Broad St Bp, 823 N Broad St (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
350 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
2,200 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
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
750 ft
People for People CS (750 ft), Franklin LC (1,250 ft), Science Leadership Academy (1,500 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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