16 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 16 South 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 17 not closed, and 60 violations, 25 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 16 South 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
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 25 open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - take-out restaurant
- Administrative permit Apr 2026Completed
No alterations this permit. for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a partial change in use and occupancy classification to group a-2 at the 2nd floor to expand an existing sit-down restaurant from the 1st floor as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. existing building is fully sprinklered. see zp-2026-002537 for associated zoning approval.
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
For the erection of an attach structure for use as commercial space on basement and ground floor and three (3) units multi-family above with roof deck access by roof deck access structure. size and location per plan.
- Site / utility permit Oct 2025Completed
Site / utility permit for cp-2025-002223
- Administrative permit Sep 2025Issued
For a certificate of occupancy for the first floor tenant space (group m) in an existing mixed use building. no alterations work under this permit. * prior to issuance of co, all work must be completed see: cp-2025-003296 (first floor) & cp-2025-002223 (basement)*
- Commercial building permit Aug 2025Completed
For the structural work at basement to include new load bearing wall, installation of post, foundations, slab on grade replacement, sistering of joist as per approved plans. separate permits required for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2025Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing tenant space for use as a retail store (m occupancy), alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. 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. **see cp-2025-002223 for all basement work**
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
To document the placement of three (3) accessory, non-illuminated window signs complying with section 14-904(1)(i) and to document the art commission approval as per 14-502(7)(b)(.1). size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2024Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Backflow device installation 3/4 and 1"
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
Retail sales - wearing apparel and accessories; retail sales - sundries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience sales
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
2.2 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: Chem Heritage Foundation, 313 Chestnut St (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,500 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
United States Custom House. 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
350 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (350 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,800 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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