3103 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3103 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, 4 not closed, and 29 violations, 2 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 3103 Palethorp 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. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Install a 100 - amp service, receptacles and switches, and replace receptacles and switches, fishing wires through walls only as per 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Expired
100-amp service and panel, redistribute overloaded circuits, replace switches, 10-year smoke detectors and smoke/carbon detector fishing as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Expired
Alterations to existing plumbing system. no structural framing.
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Install a new 100 amp svc w/ground rod and continuous ground 1 carbon monoxide detector, 8 arc fault brakers, 1 dryer circuit, 2 gfi receptacles, 3 new receptacles and circuit on 2nd fl and 5 on 1st fl. and replace 8 switches. fish only as per nec 2014
- Alteration permit Aug 2016Completed
Roof replacement-white granulated rubber roof (skylight included)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2014Revoked
Installation of 3 toilets,3 lavs,2 tub/showers,1 water heater,new 1" water service and new sanitary service pa20140171569 (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
2.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Police Site 020, 130-60 Westmoreland St (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
300 ft
220 250 W Lippincott and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,150 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 6 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
Kensington Branch of the Philadelphia YWCA. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,400 ft
Pan American Academy CS (1,400 ft), Sheppard Isaac Sch (1,450 ft), Munoz-Marin Luis (1,700 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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