3138 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3138 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 2 not closed, and 37 violations, 4 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 3138 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
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 Mar 2026Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp curb into house
- Alteration permit Oct 2019Completed
Exterior wall covering - install siding on rear bay. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
- Electrical permit Aug 2019Completed
100amp carbon smoke light arc fault breakers gfci in kitchen by fishing only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2018Completed
Replace fai and house trap pa1 call# 201814660 - "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5'in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection" per 2004 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2015Completed
Replace water service pa20152093231(sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Sep 2014Completed
Replace 3/4" water dist line (sfd) pa20142591191 self-cerification's are no longer permitted - all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
- Plumbing permit Apr 2010Completed
Replace curb trap/fresh air inlet and lateral
- Plumbing permit Apr 2010Completed
Re-do underfloor plumbing with new toilet and vanity
- Plumbing permit Sep 2007Completed
Outside-curb trap, fresh air inlet, house drain.
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: Sunoco 0004 7050, Allegheny Ave & Emerald St (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
550 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
1,250 ft
Philadelphia Rust Proof Co Inc and 14 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
450 ft
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (450 ft), Conwell Russell MS (600 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (1,100 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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