1948 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1948 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 46 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations.
- 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 1948 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 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. (ductwork 3 ton heatpump 14 seer on the ground in the back of the house 3 ton air handler with 10 kw backup heat ).
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Wiring throughout the house, installing lights receptacles, switches, smoke detectors. wiring tv cables. installing 200 amp service as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Interior installation of sanitary waste and domestic hot and cold water lines to 4 water closets, 4 lavatory sinks, 1 bathtub, 2 showers, 1 laundry box, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hose bib, 1 sump pump, 1 sewage pump, and 1 hot water heater. as per ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Expired
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler (13d) work. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Expired
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler (13d) work. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2021Completed
As per mechanical code.
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Expired
For the erection of an attached structure( nte 38' high); roof deck accessed by a pilothouse. size and location as shown in the
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Hd ht fai 1" wdp ppc 2018
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Expired
For the erection of an attached structure(nte 38' high); roof deck accessed by a pilothouse( nte 125 sf area) . size and location as shown in the application.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2021Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 2016, standard 13r to include a two (2)-inch diameter service line and backflow prevention assembly.
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
As per electrical code.
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
3.0 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Us Capital Investments 6, 512 W Montgomery Ave (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 ft
301 309 W Berks Street and 37 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,300 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 4 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
1,100 ft
McKinley William Sch (1,100 ft), The U School: Innovative Lab (1,850 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.2 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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