3156 Potter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3156 Potter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 27 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 3156 Potter 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 27 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Expired
Rewire entire structure from existing service, work to include receptacles, lighting circuits , and smoke alarm/co detectors as required for single household dwelling unit. work in accordance with 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Expired
New fixtures with piping to include: 2 water closets, 2 lavatorites, 2 shower/tub units, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry sink, and 1 water heater in existing single household dwelling unit.
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Expired
*contractor has no employees per notarized letter* 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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. as per the engineer letter submitted.
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Expired
For replacement of a 200amp service cable as per 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Zoning permit Apr 2018Completed
For the lot adjustment to create one (1) lot from one (1) zoning lot (810-12 e allegheny ave), two (2) opa accounts (810 e allegheny ave and (812 e allegheny ave), two (2) deeded lots (810 e allegheny ave and (812 e allegheny ave). size and location as shown on application. see a/p no 847358 for plans. for continued use as multi-family household living (four (4) dwelling units), as previously approved. no change in height or area of structure.
- Zoning permit Apr 2018Completed
For the lot adjustment to create one (1) lot from one (1) zoning lot (810-12 e allegheny ave), two (2) opa accounts (810 e allegheny ave and (812 e allegheny ave), two (2) deeded lots (810 e allegheny ave and (812 e allegheny ave). size and location as shown on application. for continued use as multi-family household living (four (4) dwelling units), as previously approved. no change in height or area of structure.
- Use permit May 2016Completed
For vacant space for uses as permitted in cmx-2 commercial district (use registration permit required prior to occupancy) in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Use permit Sep 2015Completed
For use as a two (2) family dwelling in an existing structure. no change in area or height.
- Alteration permit Feb 2014Completed
Upgrade toilet room to a wheelchair accessible toilet room. use registration and permit for certificate of occupancy req'd prior to occupancy
- Mechanical permit Dec 2013Completed
Install 2 new condensing furnaces. install 1 3 ton coil and 1 4 ton coil. install 1 3ton 13 seer condensing unit. install 1 4 ton 13 seer condensing unit. new galvanized and insulateed supply and return duct. new diffusers and return grills. supply fresh air 20% minimum to each system. refrigerant and low voltage connections.(no penetrations of rated assemblies)
- Electrical permit Dec 2013Completed
Install new 200amp panle, outlets, lights as per 2008 nec (east district) and install fire alarm as per nfpa 72
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
1.9 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: Sunoco 0004 7050, Allegheny Ave & Emerald St (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 ft
1901 W Clearfield St and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
Parachem Southern Inc and 12 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
950 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
750 ft
Conwell Russell MS (750 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (1,200 ft), Sheridan Sch (1,200 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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