3 West Harper Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3 West Harper Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 46 permits, 6 not closed, and 47 violations, 4 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 3 West Harper Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2026Issued
**make safe permit** for reconstruction of a side bay and repairs to a rear bay to comply with violation # cf-2024-002392. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2024-002392. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2026Expired
**make safe permit** for reconstruction of a side bay and repairs to a rear bay to comply with violation # cf-2024-002392. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2024-002392. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
Limited lodging
- Commercial building permit Jan 2025Completed
Make safe permit to resolve case violation # cf-2024-064346 to repair fire damaged rear fire egress deck/ stairs as per the engineer's report and approved engineer plans. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2024-064346. “in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.”
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Expired
For the installation of hvac equipment, appliances, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Install i inch water service, 1 building drain, 1 curb trap, 1 fai, 8 water closets, 8 lavatories, 8 shower/tubs, 6 hot water heaters, 3 area drains, 1 roof drain, 6 washing machine boxes, 6 hub drains, 6 kitchen sinks, 1 floor drain, 2 hose bibbs and 1 backflow preventer according to the 2018 ppc.
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Install a fire alarms system according to the 2016 nfpa 72. install a 400 amp service with 7 meters. wire throughout an existing six-family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, tv's, phones, emergency lights, and interconnected smoke/co detectors according to the 2017 nec
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2022Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2022Completed
For the erection of an addition with a roofdeck and a roof access structure above an existing attached structure used as six dwelling units. building to be fully sprinklered. separate permits required for mep & fp work.
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Completed
For the erection of an addition with a roofdeck and a roof access structure above an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Sta Phila Ridge Ave, 1840 Ridge Ave (650 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,900 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals. 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
1,600 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (1,600 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (2,100 ft), Meade Gen George C Sch (2,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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