3151 Gaul Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3151 Gaul Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 4 not closed, and 6 violations.
- 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 Gaul 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Curb trap , fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Replace area drain, partial main drain in basement. replace drain lines (pipes only) for laundry tub and kitchen sink
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Expired
****wires will be fished for all below electrical installations****100 amp main panel (only), hardline install (3) 15amp circuits (4) 20 amp circuits_ kitchen, living room, bedrooms_ (24) 15amp receptacles_(8) recessed lights (living room, dining room)_ (4) recessed light kitchen_(7) single pole switch. installation of (6) smoke/carbon wired detectors as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Install a complete 3/4" water service-pa1#20173262522-"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"
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Water service
- Plumbing permit Dec 2016Completed
5" sanitary system house trap and fresh air inlet replacement and house drain - "self-certifications 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"
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
Full water service serial pa20160701826 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"
- Administrative permit Feb 2016Completed
Extension of permit # 656386 pursuant to pa act 87. this extension to expire on july 1, 2016 unless extended by another portion of the philadelphia code.
- General permit minor Dec 2015Expired
Remove existing stairs and replace with like in kind, with same width and tread and riser size to exiting demensions. stairs will be attached to an existing opening and stair riser to be uniform as per 2009 irc.
- Electrical permit Nov 2015Issued
Wiring for property throughout; install lighting, outlets, smoke detectors, gfci's, switches and arc fault breakers.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Nov 2015Completed
Install 3 lavs,2 bath tubs,3 wc,1 kitchen and 1 laundry (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Sep 2015Completed
Install 1 heat pump with ductwork (sfd)
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
Brownfield site
2,400 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
1,900 ft
Franklin Smelting Refining Corp 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
1,600 ft
Richmond Sch (1,600 ft), Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (1,900 ft), AMY at Martin (2,500 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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