1143 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1143 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 4 not closed, and 18 violations, 3 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 1143 North 3rd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Replace - fai
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Install 1200a, 3ph 120.240v main service with 10 gang meter module. install 400a, 3ph 240v delta service for fire pump & house. install all wiring throughout 10 apartments, common areas. install all wiring for fire pump. install coax wiring as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system throughout as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2023Completed
Installation of hvac system in a new construction mixed use building as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Expired
Rough-in permit for ep-2023-005403 install 1200a, 3ph 120.240v main service with 10 gang meter module. install 400a, 3ph 240v delta service for fire pump & house. install all wiring throughout 10 apartments, common areas. install all wiring for fire pump. install fire alarm system throughout as per nfpa72. install coax wiring as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Install vents, drains, water lines, 24 toilets 24 lavs, 18 tubs/showers, 10 kitchen sinks, 10 hot water heaters, 8 roof drains, 3 floor drains, 1 area drain, 2 hose bibs, 1 sump, 1 ejector, house drain, house trap, fresh air inlet, and a 2" domestic water line.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2022Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 6" main fire service line with 4" wilkins 350 backflow prevention assembly, a ul listed 3-383-7c pentair fire pump and jockey pump complying with nfpa 20 and two (2) standpipe risers complying with nfpa 14 as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Ct, fai, md, 2" wdp
- Commercial building permit Jun 2022Completed
For the erection of a new, five (5) story attached structure (w/roof decks accessed via pilot housing enclosing access stairs only and no habitable space as per bbs appeal mi-2022-001891), to be used as vacant commercial/industrial space at basement and ground floor (separate use registration permit(s) required prior to occupancy; industrial uses must take up an area equal to at least 50% of total ground floor area, or commercial uses equal to at least 60% of the total ground floor area) and group r-2 throughout (ten (10) dwelling units w/accessory partially covered parking at ground floor), as per plans; separate permits required for all mep/fsp work; building to be fully sprinklered throughout in accordance with nfpa 13 and standpipes to be installed within the exit stairways in accordance with nfpa 14; sprinkler heads to be required at center of openings at first floor facing egress court as per bbs appeal mi-2022-001891; covered walkway and/or sidewalk closure required within 17 feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc; fire watch is required once combustible construction is over 40 feet in height; site safety plan to be submitted to the building inspector prior to the start of any construction; includes underpinning of adjacent property of 1143-47 n 3rd st; see zp-2021-012918 for zoning/use approval.
- Demolition permit Dec 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing attached structure via hand demolition. valid sidewalk closure permit to be secured for proposed temporary fencing. pedestrian protection and protection of adjacent structure to be provided in accordance with section b-3306. <a covered walkway or sidewalk cloure shall be req'd within 6-ft of bldg facade in accordance with section b-3306 of the ibc. separate bldg and/or streets dept permit req'd.>
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Completed
For complete demolition of existing structure on the lot and the erection of an attached structure with cellar and an accessory roof decks (for residential use only) with troof access structures. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Issued
For the complete demolition of all structures on the lot.
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Select Beverage Co, 1342 N Howard St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
100 ft
1156 North 3rd Street and 17 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,550 ft
Starkey Chemical Process Co and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Times Finishing Works. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
550 ft
Bodine William W HS (550 ft), Ludlow James R Sch (1,850 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.5 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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