3039 B Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3039 B Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 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 3039 B 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2026Issued
Existing 400amp service and equipment to be removed installation of a 1200 amp service, interior wiring of the artist studios ***no dwelling units on the property... no fire alarm on this permit... all work per approved plans***
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Issued
Plumbing plans for 1st floor commercial space and 2nd and 3rd floor artist studios ("other" equipment is 3 mop sinks.)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2025Issued
For the installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications. *2018 imc review*
- Commercial building permit Feb 2025Issued
Level ii alterations with partial change of occupancy to create artist studio and artisan industrial spaces on the second and third floors of an existing building as per approved plans. existing building fully sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work** amendment approved 4/4/26 amend alterations permit cp-2024--006345 for changes to door sizes and swings as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
Artist studios and artisan industrial.
- General permit minor Dec 2024Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2024Completed
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation cf-2022-123055 to include structural repairs per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed 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.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2020Expired
For altaration to the existing sprinkler system by adding 6 upright sprinkler heads on the 1st flr new hallway, removing dry pipe valve on 2nd flr to change to wet system as per approved drawings and hydraulic calculations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Expired
Install 7 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- General permit minor Nov 2019Expired
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.
- Suppression permit Jun 2019Completed
Install a new 6" dry pipe valve & air compressor for existing system. replace 18 sprinkler heads
- Commercial building permit May 2019Completed
For the documentation of alterations under ap#865326 for the installation of partition walls, provide accessibility improvements, and provide finishes throughout. building is required to be fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13 prior to the occupancy of the structure. separate permits required for all other work. original permit approved for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for tenant spaces throughout an existing three story building. building has the following uses:warehouse, auto repair shop, fabrication of welded metal products, storage of construction materials and equipment on the first floor level with moving and storage facilities on the second and third floor level. no work associated on this permit. building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13. compliance with philadelphia fire and property maintenance codes prior to occupancy.
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
2.4 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: John Wanamaker, 300 E Allegheny Ave (700 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
Impact Site and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,300 ft
Parachem Southern Inc and 11 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
1,000 ft
John B Stetson MS (1,000 ft), Elkin Lewis Sch (1,300 ft), Sheppard Isaac Sch (1,900 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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