3159 Reach Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3159 Reach Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 21 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 3159 Reach 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. 21 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2026Issued
200 amp service with 3 gang meter install
- Administrative permit Jan 2025Completed
No alterations work this permit. for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy documenting an existing group b bar / restaurant as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc and code bulletin a-1301. existing building is not sprinklered.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Expired
Repair main drain and curb trap fai
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Curb trap, fai
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Repair/replace md, ct, and fai
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Replace curb trap / fai
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
Replace curb trap & fai - pa1# 2018-2573435"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"
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
Make safe permit - for (work required to comply csu case performed before permit issuance. require engineer's report submitted and is satisfactory for issuing permit. as per engineer’s report) to resolve case #450321. 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 #450321.work required to comply csu case performed before permit issuance. require engineer's report submitted and is satisfactory for issuing permit.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2015Completed
Install new curb trap pa1 #2015-2401962 - "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 Jun 2015Completed
Install waste lines to tub and vanity in 2nd floor bathroom (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 May 2013Completed
Replace house trap and fai (sfd) pa1#201313333365
- Plumbing permit Apr 2007Completed
House trap, fai, prvb and partial house drain to just inside building wall - note: this permit replaces voided permit #21007 that was issued with incorrect fee for a commercial property
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 (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
1901 W Clearfield St and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
Parachem Southern Inc and 13 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
700 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
850 ft
Conwell Russell MS (850 ft), Willard Frances E Sch (1,150 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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