133 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 133 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 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 133 North 3rd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Commercial building permit May 2026Completed
For level i alterations to an existing structure. alterations to include new stucco on the south side wall. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2026Completed
For the repair to exterior building elements as shown on the approved plan. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work. ** special inspections required **
- Commercial building permit Oct 2025Completed
Make safe permit- for (repair missing/displaced brick per engineer's report.) to resolve case #cf-2025-086867. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2025-086867. “in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.” phc staff review of brick, stone, or other masonry sample in the field required for final approval. phc staff review of masonry pointing sample in the field required for final approval(as per phc conditions).
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Expired
Install 2" backflow preventor
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Expired
Install backflow preventer according to the 2018 ppc.
- Use permit Jul 2019Completed
Use an existing building as commercial on first floor and 16 residential units to floors 2 to 5. no change in height or square footage. no sign with this permit.
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Expired
Replace 8 windows on side and rear of property as per historic commission standards
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
Tenant fit out for hunter douglas. wire space with switches, recepts, lights, and install cat 6, 10 drops, longest run 100ft relocate existing panel new location as per 2008 nec (cc district) reloate 2 fire alarm devices and add 2 strobes to bathrooms as per nfpa72
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Install a new gfi receptacle in bathroom, run circuit for heat pump and a/c condenser... in accordance with 2008 nec (retail and apartments)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing; first floor; commercial store (window treatments);multi-family; fourteen (14) dwelling units above; historical property -the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2017Completed
Replacement of existing signage with new signage and te addition of signage in the window. recessed down lights to be added also.
- Mechanical permit Feb 2017Completed
Installation of new hvac system for retail space to inlcude a heat pump (5 ton) with air handler and new duct system as per approved plans
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Snydermans Gulf, 250 N 2nd St (1,000 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
950 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 5 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
1,450 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,450 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,350 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (3,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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