206 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 206 South 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 16 not closed, and 23 violations, 3 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 206 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
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct & fai.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2026Issued
Rough-in permit for fp-2026-001902 supply and install all required sprinklers, piping, hangers and fittings, per nfpa 13r
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Per the historical commission: accepted with the conditions that all exterior lighting fixtures and fire alarm devices will be submitted to the philadelphia historical commission for approval of location and aesthetic. electrical alterations to shell space, including the fire alarm, all work per approved plans nec 2017& nfpa 2016
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Install 4 floor drains, 7 lavatories, 3 water closets. 2 showers, 1 backflow preventer, 1 hot water heater and 1 ejector sump pump. all work to be done according to the 2018 ppc and per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. 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 Oct 2025Issued
Level ii alterations (no change of occupancy) for renovations to existing shell commercial space as per approved plans. separate permit required for fit-out prior to occupancy and for accessibility compliance. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep work**
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
Personal services
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Expired
Supply and install new 1" domestic water distribution line curb to bldg
- Zoning permit Dec 2024Issued
Visitor accommodations; residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Administrative permit Aug 2023Completed
For certificate of occupancy for business and visitor accomadations (2 units) in existing structure. no work this permit.
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
2.0 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: Merchants Exchange, 130 S 3rd St (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,500 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
500 ft
Carpenters' Hall. 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
1,000 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,000 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (1,900 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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