2018 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 2018 South 3rd Street in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- Does 2018 South 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 1 not closed, and 12 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 2018 South 3rd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and 10’ of main drain
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2021Completed
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 new furnace 60k btu with 3 tonn ac. new ductwork).
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Issued
For the erection of a roof deck and roof deck access structure.
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Wiring throughout the house. installing lights, receptacles, switches , smoke detectors , wiring tv cables. installing 200 amp service.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Install 3 baths,, 1 kitchen sink 1 laundry sink install 1”. water distribution, 2 fai and curb traps
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2020Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1" combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Residential building permit Dec 2019Completed
Proposed 3-story single family structure with cellar, pilot house & roof deck, size & location per plans. max height from grade to t.o. roof 38'-0". max height from t.o. roof to t.o. pilot house 10'-0" (details as shown on the plan).seperate permits required for trade jobs. contractor shall install shoring prior to excavation to protect adjacent property and engineer shall be at site for underpinning of foundation.
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
Install 8 lights, 4 switches, 6 receptacles, per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Replace/install 2 lavatory, 1 bathtub, 1 water closet, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Jul 2019Completed
Ez alterations- to include alterations throughout to include drywall, new windows and doors in existing openings, paint and finishes, non structural work will be performed at this property.. 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 required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work. structural work not allowed on this permit *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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement)***no employees***
- Zoning/use permit Apr 2019Completed
For the erection of a 3 story building with basement for single family household living.
- Mechanical permit Dec 2016Completed
Install 1 hvac unit with ductwork (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone X
Moderate flood hazard: a 0.2% annual chance. Flood insurance is optional and usually cheaper here.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Superfund site
1.3 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (1,200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,550 ft
Inolex Chemical Co 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
250 ft
Furness, Horace, Junior High School. 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
450 ft
Furness Horace HS (450 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,400 ft), Taggart John H Sch (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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