1230 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1230 South 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 11 not closed, and 44 violations, 7 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 1230 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
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
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.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Interior wiring full rough in of electrical work as per nec 2020
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Issued
- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- General permit minor May 2025Completed
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. interior only, no structural or load bearing work. all cosmetic.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Issued
Install 1" domestic water service, 5" curb trap, 4" vent 5" house drain
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2024Issued
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, ductless systems, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
For the relocation of lot lines to create one (1) lot from existing two (2) lots (premises a and premises b) (size and location as shown on plans).
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
For the partial demolition at the rear and erection of rear addition to an existing semi-detached building; to include an accessory structure at the side yard (size and location as shown on plans).
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Emt 2 story 100 amp x1 installation of whole house square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device. x1 100amp 30ckt homeline service x1 fish only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Replace water distribution pipe.
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 (300 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
2,100 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
1,000 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,000 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,950 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,000 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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