231 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 231 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 2 not closed, and 2 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 231 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 2026Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. no work to front facade, no work to any exterior windows or doors as per phc approval. remove 1st floor flat roof and replace with modified bitumen
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Expired
New installation of a 1" watts lf099m2qt backflow preventer
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replace curb trap fresh air inlet and main drain
- General permit minor Dec 2022Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans as approved by the philadelphia historic commission:. *tear off and remove all roofing down to the roof deck. *all job related debris will be properly disposed of into approved waste containers supplied by p. cooper roofing inc. *if any damaged plywood is found it will be replaced using ½” cdx plywood at the rate of $85.00 per sheet. *mechanically attach a layer of 1/2" high density polyisocyanurate roof insulation over the entire roof. *mechanically attach new q-panel polyisocyanurate roof insulation to form crickets in front of drains *fully adhere a layer of white 60 mil tpo membrane over the entire roof, install tpo to all perimeter walls, curbs, and flashings. *install tpo pipe boots, sealant pockets, and inside and outside miters. *terminate all flashings and roof penetrations according to material manufacture's specifications. *install new roof edge metal and steel termination bar.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Replace house trap fai as per 2004 ppc
- Sign permit Sep 2016Completed
Replace exsiting awning, replace existing sign
- Zoning/use permit Sep 2016Completed
Replace exsiting awning, replace existing sign
- Sign permit Jun 2015Completed
Remove existing signage and replace with new sings as per drawings - for allstate insurance office
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2015Completed
Remove existing signage and replace with new sings as per drawings - for allstate insurance office
- Sign permit Jun 2011Completed
Erect f/w sign with channel letters per plan
- Zoning/use permit Dec 2010Completed
Install signs for ins sales office 20" x 112.50 (w)
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
2.4 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Snydermans Gulf, 250 N 2nd St (550 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,100 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
1,900 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,900 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,700 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (3,650 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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