3086 Cedar Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3086 Cedar Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 4 not closed, and 23 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 3086 Cedar 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Replace trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa20193461227 "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 Jan 2018Completed
Total rewire connecting to new 200amp services and all necessary bonding and grounding per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Expired
Replacing all cast iron and install 1 wc,1 lav,1 ks,1 wm hot and cold to fixture (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Jan 2018Expired
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Expired
Interior alterations throughout, to include drywall and sheetrock, remodel bathroom and kitchen, new windows and doors in existing opening. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. note: contractor is listed as a "sole proprietor" and has no employees and/or workers compensation insurance - all subcontractors require separate licenses and insurance separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work. no other work allowed under this permit.
- Electrical permit Dec 2015Completed
Install 100a service panel, 32 space... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Dec 2015Completed
Install handycap bathroom water closet, lavy sink & shower - the installation will compy with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Alteration permit Dec 2015Completed
Interior renovations, new drywall, paint, new carpet and ceramic tile ez permit standard alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwleling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will reslt in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit Jul 2015Completed
Install 100amp service, rewqire entire house install 40-receptacles 22 switches, 2 fans, 30 lights and also run cable lines with 5 jacks. all work and grounding per 2008 nec. east district
- Plumbing permit Jun 2015Completed
New drains and water lines to: bathtub, 2- toilets, 2-lavatories, kitchen sink
- Alteration permit May 2015Expired
Roof replacement-built-up. sfd
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
1.3 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
2111 15 E Westmoreland and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
Rhone Poulenc Inc Walsh Div and 16 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
1,150 ft
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (1,150 ft), Richmond Sch (1,300 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (2,300 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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