3220 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3220 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 3220 Emerald 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Expired
Replace curb trap; fai
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Issued
Created from demolition permit dp-2023-000075. sealing of lateral.
- Demolition permit Jan 2023Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2022-084929. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: replace front sidewalk. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed to be completed by demo contractor. (2) stucco c/w 3214, 3218 emerald st. to be completed by 3rd party contractor.
- Alteration permit May 2017Expired
Make safe to comply dangerous case # 577189. secure bricks and stucco. ez exterior wall coverings- for the application of exterior wall coverings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.no additional work allowed on this permit.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2017Completed
Curb trap,main drain and fai-pa1#20170210125-"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 Feb 2015Completed
2 bathrooms,2 kitchens and 2 water tanks (two family)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Use permit Oct 2014Completed
For a two family dwelling units on an existing structure.
- Electrical permit Sep 2014Completed
Replace panel & rewire throughout as per nec 2008 (sfd)
- Alteration permit Sep 2014Completed
500 square feet of interior alterations - single family dwelling - 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 of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work.
- Use permit Sep 2011Completed
Use to duplex in an existing structure
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
1.6 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Stanton Whse, 1826-28 E Ontario St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
1901 W Clearfield St and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
900 ft
Philadelphia Rust Proof Co Inc 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
850 ft
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (850 ft), Conwell Russell MS (1,100 ft), Webster Sch (1,550 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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