3221 Potter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3221 Potter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 22 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 3221 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
22 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 21 open violations.
- Zoning permit Nov 2026Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2026Issued
For the partial demolition and construction of an addition above an existing attached structure. for use as multi-family household living (four dwelling units); vacant commercial space on first floor (separate change of use permit required to document specific use for commercial space). as per approved plans and documentaion. *************************separate permits for any other work. **************************************
- Commercial building permit Apr 2026Issued
For the rear third story addition with green roof above entire third story and for level iii interior alterations to an existing three (3) story attached building for the use of vacant space (separate use registration and fit-out permits required prior to occupancy) and r2 (4 dwelling units) occupancy above first floor. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/ furnishings and accessibility improvments throughout. 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.
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
Public, civic, and institutional - community center
- Commercial building permit Dec 2025Issued
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2023-000360- for the repair to an existing structure as per engineer's report and plans. work to consist of floor joist replacement and exterior wall reconstruction. 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 #cf-2023-000360. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the partial demolition and erection of a vertical addition to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in application/plans
- General permit minor Sep 2025Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
For the erection of a 3rd floor rear addition to the existing attached structure, size and location as shown on the plans.
- General permit minor Aug 2025Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. no fire rated assemebiles or structural demolition.
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Issued
For alterations to a single family dwelling property 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 includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- General permit minor May 2025Expired
For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
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
1.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Stanton Whse, 1826-28 E Ontario St (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
1901 W Clearfield St and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
Philadelphia Rust Proof Co Inc and 11 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
950 ft
Sheridan Sch (950 ft), Conwell Russell MS (1,300 ft), Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (1,800 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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