1206 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1206 South 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 41 permits, 8 not closed, and 26 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 1206 South 3rd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Replacing curbtrap and fai replacing partial main drain
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. install 3 zone mini split on 3rd floor. no ductwork installed under this permit.
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Install 200 amp electrical service with proper grounding and circuit breaker panel. rewire house throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke alarm according to the 2017 nec.
- Residential building permit May 2024Completed
Legalization of the completion of work approved under permit 875456 issued for alterations and the re-construction of a two (2) story rear addition to an existing attached single family dwelling as per plans. *2018 irc review*
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install 80,000 btu gas furnace with 2 ton ac and all duct work and 2 zone mini split for 3rd floor).
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Install new plumbing for addition, fixtures, drains, water lines, water heater no outside work
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Expired
Install new 200 amp service. general wiring, lighting and outlets as per nec 2014 code. hard wired interconnected smoke/co2 detectors w/ battery backup.
- General permit minor Dec 2020Expired
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2020Completed
Install two 92% ,two 80,000 btu gas furnaces with two 2.5 13seer goodman a/c unit and 2.5 two 2.5 ton goodman coil,one heater in basement and one on 2nd fl with duct work
- Electrical permit Nov 2019Completed
Install new 200amp service and rewire sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2014 nec (south district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,350 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 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
950 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (950 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,850 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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