3213 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3213 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 43 permits, 3 not closed, and 42 violations, 6 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 3213 Wallace Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Residential - household living - single-family; visitor accommodations
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Installing 144 fixtures 15 washer machines installing 2” water service, 8” curb trap, 8” sanitary trap, 8” storm trap
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Install a 1200 amp 120/240v/1phase service, (16) gang meter bank, (16) 150 amp panels & feeders. install wiring throughout the common areas & (15) dwelling units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, sensors, receptacles & smoke alarms. provide power for the platform lift, mechanical & hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2023Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 4" main fire service line with 4" ames colt 200 backflow prevention assembly and two (2) standpipes interconnected in exit stairways in accordance with nfpa 14. as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. amendment: amending the fire plans, calcs, cp100 & utility plans to show a 2" fire service line with 2" wilkins 950 xlt2 backflow.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2023Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork for a multi-family dwelling. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2022Completed
For the erection of an attached, four (4) structure of type va construction with a cellar and roof deck with roof access structure as per plans. for fifteen (15) dwelling units with layot as shown. amendment (10/20/2022) to change layout within dwelling units as per revised plans. no change to means of egress or fire rated construction. amendment (9/23/2023) to relocate the accessible wheelchair lift and change stair configuration as per the revise plans.
- Zoning permit May 2022Completed
For the erection of an attached structure height nte 45'. multi-family (15 dwelling units total) includes pcpc aproved height and desnisty bonus.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Install new water main to bldg. new sanitary line curb to bldg fai and curb trap backflow preventor as per 2004 ppc
- Demolition permit Jun 2019Completed
**make safe permit** for the complete demolition of the existing three (3) story semi-detached structure to comply with violation case #640281. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians, adjacent properties, and public right-of-way to be in place prior to start of work. separate streets department approval required for sidewalk closure. 21 day notification to adjacent properties waived as per a-303.2.
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of the existing three (3) story semi-detached structure to comply with violation case #640281. for use as vacant lot. size and location as shown on application / plans. separate permit required prior to use or development of property.
- Mechanical permit Jun 2019Completed
For the installation of a new mechanical/hvac system (including all associated ductwork, registers, diffusers, grilles, appliances, etc.) within a new four (4) story attached structure with roof deck and pilot house to be used as group r-2 (five (5) dwelling units) throughout, as per plans; see ap#887888 for new construction permit.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Expired
Seal lateral pa20191402506 remove house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug per section p-606.1 of the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - "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"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 1631, 501 N 31st St (1,000 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
Mantua Urban Peace Garden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,100 ft
Halpern Co and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
450 ft
230 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
1,400 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,400 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,150 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (3,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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