3042 B Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3042 B Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 1 not closed, and 47 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 3042 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Completed
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size as per residential service equipment ez standard. fish method only -100 amp service and panel - 30 space panel, basement 1 -15 ampere duplex receptacles, one in each bedroom 2 -basement/first floor arc fault 20 amp, dining room 1 - electric race ways (wire mold), throughout house 80ft - fluorescent fixture 4ft 2 led bulbs, kitchen 1 - ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first floor, kitchen 2 - install 3-way switches plus wiring, first to second floor 1 - install bathroom fixture, bathroom 1 - install bedroom fixture, one each bedroom 2 - install dining room fixture, dining room 1 - install door bell, front of house 1 - install exterior fixture, front porch 1 - install exterior fixture with motion detector, back of house 1 - install flush mounted led ceiling fixture (basement), basement, 3 - install smoke detector 10 year battery, first and second floor 2 - install smoke/carbon monoxide detector 10 year battery, basement 1 - new receptacle and circuit arc fault basement first floor, living room 1 - new receptacle and circuit arc fault second floor, bedroom 2nd floor 2 - redistribute overloaded circuit (basement), basement 8 - replace fixture, hallway 2nd floor 1 - replace receptacle 15/20 amp, throughout house, 12 - switch replacement toggle switch, first and second floor 9
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Completed
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing.
- General permit minor Dec 2023Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Replace water service ppc 2018
- Alteration permit Jul 2019Completed
Masonry front wall - remove existing 2 story front masonry wall 15'w x 26' h. replace with new 8 inch masonry wall, (4" brick & 4" block) on existing foundation. windows and door same location. new door opening for 36 inch door. flash roof to new front. horizontal reinforcement every 24 inches. install returns into party walls for structural connection. flash and seal roof. interior work not included on this permit. separate permits required for interior alterations, plumbing, electric and hvac. contact district inspector for initial inspection at least 24 hours prior to the start of work.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2011Completed
Replace 3/4" water service due to damage by pgw
- Plumbing permit Jul 2008Completed
Yard drain-2nd floor re-rough with new toilet and vanity
- Electrical permit Feb 2008Completed
Install 100 amp service, 6 smokes, 12 switches, 3 pull chains, 5 gfi receptacles, 20 receptacles (east dist)
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 (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
Impact Site and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,350 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
950 ft
John B Stetson MS (950 ft), Elkin Lewis Sch (1,450 ft), Sheppard Isaac Sch (1,850 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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