3029 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3029 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 3029 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. 8 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Replacing curb trap & fai pa20171033595 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit May 2015Completed
Replace house drain pa20151241334 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- 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)
- Mechanical permit Sep 2012Expired
1st floor new 92% gas furnace, 2nd floor 92% gas fired appliance with complete new ductwork. all equipment must be contained with in unit served. no penetrations through fire rated assembles.
- Administrative permit Aug 2012Completed
Extension of permit #271149 pursuant to pa act 46. this extension to expire on july 2, 2016 unless extended by another portion of the philadelphia code.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2012Expired
Interior alterations (plumbing) - (3)water closets, (2)bathtubs, (1)shower, (3)lavatories and (2)kitchen sinks
- Electrical permit Apr 2012Completed
14 recepts, 2 switches, 1 light, 2 arc fault breakers, service cable and 5 smokes as per 2008 nec. grant provided by phdc(sfd)(east dist)
- Alteration permit Apr 2010Completed
Interior alterations & front wall per plans.
- Use permit Apr 2010Completed
Reduce from 3 family dwelling to 2 family dwelling in an existing structure
- Demolition permit Apr 2009Completed
Interior demolition, non load bearing components only.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 506 Mastbaum Auts, 3116 Frankford Ave (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 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
1,800 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 13 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
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
1,200 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
550 ft
Willard Frances E Sch (550 ft), Conwell Russell MS (850 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (900 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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