3020 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3020 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 2 not closed, and 24 violations, 7 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 3020 Emerald 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replace curb trap, install fai
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2020-000856 according to the 2018 ppc.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace existing equipment and duct work, 1- 60k btu 80% gas furnace 1- 3 ton coil 1- 2 ton condenser replace existing ductwork.
- Residential building permit Aug 2020Completed
Remodel of demoed home. sheetrock installation, 1 half bathroom, 1 full bathroom, bring 1 load bearing header up to code, spackle and prime all walls, run plumbing for kitchen, 1 half bath, 1 full bath, and install hot water heater
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
Electrical wire/devices by fishing only as per 2014 nec
- Alteration permit Oct 2016Completed
Remove old roof down to sheathing (no more than 10% of sheathing). install a modified hot asphalt roof.
- Electrical permit Aug 2016Completed
Install a 100 amp panel. replace (10) switches and (14) receptacles. install (1) 20 amp gfci receptacle circuit as per 2008 nec. (east)
- Electrical permit Jan 2016Completed
Install new 200 amp circuit panel and run service from meter to socket load side panel as per nec 2008 east district
- Electrical permit Jun 2013Completed
100 amp service,change 10-switches, 10-outlets, install 2-outlet kitchen, 2-outlet bedroom, 2-smokes & 1-carbons (sfd) as per nec 2008
- Plumbing permit May 2013Completed
Replace curb trap & 65' of main house drain, kitchen sink waste line, 3 pc bath w/underfloor plumber (sfd) pa20131200318
- Electrical permit Apr 2013Completed
Install 200amp main service, 200amp gang meter socket module w/breaker disconnects, 2-100amp sub panels & install wiring throughout as per nec 2008 (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 506 Mastbaum Auts, 3116 Frankford Ave (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
1901 W Clearfield St and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 12 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Willard, Francis E., School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
1,100 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Willard Frances E Sch (450 ft), Conwell Russell MS (850 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (1,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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