3151 Chatham Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3151 Chatham Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 1 not closed, and 42 violations, 8 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 3151 Chatham Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
2nd fl. bathroom replace vanity faucet,water closet ,shower diverter
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Completed
For alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Install new kitchen wiring as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Install kitchen sink without piping
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Completed
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. 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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* kitchen only remove gwb from all walls and ceiling and replace with new 1/2" gwb. no basement alterations approved for this permit.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Replace 200 amp service. (replace panel, meter, seu and grounding) also replace line to washer. (no cutting of drywall) as per nec 2014
- Electrical permit Apr 2018Completed
Rewire,(fishing)-no service as per 2008 nec.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Expired
Curb trap and fai pa1# 2016-2101204- "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 Jun 2015Completed
Install new 100a service with proper grounding , new wiring in the kitchen area also in 2nd fl back bedroom
- Plumbing permit May 2015Completed
Add (1)water closet, (1)lavatory, (1)bathtub, on the 2nd floor - add a laundry tray in the basement and a kitchen sink on the 1st floor - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit May 2015Completed
Int alt-sfd ez permit standard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Addition permit Oct 2014Completed
Partial demolition of rear addition and erection of two story rear addition as part of the existing two story structure.use as a single family dwelling. as per plan.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.2 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: Gb Goldman Paper Co, 2201 E Allegheny Ave (1,550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,250 ft
2281 E Ontario St and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
Monarch Mfg Works Inc and 15 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
1,650 ft
Richmond Sch (1,650 ft), Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (1,750 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (2,600 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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