3124 Melvale Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3124 Melvale Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 11 not closed, and 45 violations, 5 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 3124 Melvale Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Curb trap and fai - approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Wholesale, distribution, and storage - moving and storage facilities
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
For the relocation of lot lines to create one lot (parcel e) from two existing lots (3136 melvale st & 3138 melvale st). size and location as shown in plans.
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Expired
Supply and install 3/4" watts lf009m3qt backflow preventer
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Install md, ct, fai and 1" wdp,
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2022Completed
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13 with 2-inch fire service line and bfp device as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
Install a 400 amp service, (4) gang meter bank and (4) 100 amp panels and feeders. install wiring throughout the common areas and three dwelling units. install lights normal and emergency, switches, sensors, smoke & carbon monoxide alarms. provide power for the mechanical and hvac equipment. install a fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2022Completed
For installation of hvac system to serve the multi-family house as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Install 3 shower/tubs, 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washing machine boxes, 1 sump pump, 3 hot water heaters, 3 floor drains and 1 roof drain according to the 2018 ppc.
- Commercial building permit May 2022Completed
For change of occupancy, the erection of an addition with roof deck and pilot house and level iii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.0 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40096, 3200 Richmond St (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,000 ft
Franklin Smelting Refining Corp and 13 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,150 ft
AMY at Martin (2,150 ft), Richmond Sch (2,150 ft), Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (3,250 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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