3154 Arbor Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3154 Arbor Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 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 3154 Arbor 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.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Residential - household living - single-family; eating and drinking establishments - take-out restaurant
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
Install 100amp service replace 10-outlets, 10-switches & install 4-outlets fishing wire as per nec 2014 north central district
- Alteration permit Dec 2018Completed
Make safe permit - for (repair brick facade and install new window as per engineer’s report if applicable) to resolve case #642860. 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 #642860.repair brick facade and install new window
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Replace 3/4" water service and curb trap/fai pa one call #2018-0192267
- Alteration permit Dec 2017Expired
Applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation o fthis permit and imposition of further penalties. (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jun 2016Completed
Replace house trap (sfd)pa20161522420 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"
- Use permit Apr 2016Completed
Residential use on 1st and 2nd and 3rd floor. duplex
- Use permit Apr 2016Completed
Residential use on 1st floor ns residential use on 2nd floor - duplex
- Use permit Jan 2016Completed
For a use reduction (change from doctor office on ist floor and above doctors residence) to household living single family dwelling in an existing structure. no change in area or height.
- Use permit Aug 2015Completed
Use as a two family dwelling
- Plumbing permit May 2014Completed
Install backflow preventor watts model#lf009m3qt 3/4inch serial (commercial)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2011Completed
House trap and house drain replacement
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: John Wanamaker, 300 E Allegheny Ave (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
Mcveigh Playground and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Parachem Southern Inc and 11 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,300 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
550 ft
Elkin Lewis Sch (550 ft), John B Stetson MS (950 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (2,350 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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