3108 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3108 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 3108 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install 200amp service with 3 meter wiring throughout as per nec 2014 install switches outlets lights smoke detectors
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Install 3/4 water distribution pipe from curb stop to new meter spread in basement pa20182252692(sfd)"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 Aug 2018Revoked
Existing 200amp service wiring thorughout house as per nec 2008 install switches lights outlets and smoke detectors
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
2 full baths,2 kitchens,1 yard drain,2 d/w and 2 garbage disposal (two family)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Completed
Replace 3/4" water service-pa1#20172850816-"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 Oct 2017Completed
Replace 100a panel and meter only, 1- 20a circuit... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
- Electrical permit Sep 2017Completed
Rewire throughout with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors on an existing 100amp service as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Alteration permit Jul 2017Completed
Interior alterations to attached building for use as two family household living as per approved plans. for issuance of certificate of occupancy. separate permits required for any m.e.p. work.
- Alteration permit May 2017Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the application of exterior wall coverings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Use permit Apr 2017Completed
Application is for the proposed use of a two family household living in an existing attached structure. certificate of occupancy is required and applicant shall obtain separate building permit in order to get certificate of occupancy
- Alteration permit May 2016Completed
Make safe permit - for demolition of remaining window bay and repair up to 4 floor joist with like in kind in exiting pockets to resolve case 526932. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case 526932.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2014Completed
Water service, curb to meter
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
1.7 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 506 Mastbaum Auts, 3116 Frankford Ave (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
350 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
1,500 ft
Philadelphia Rust Proof Co Inc 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
450 ft
Conwell, Russell H., School. 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
500 ft
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (500 ft), Conwell Russell MS (500 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (800 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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