3221 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3221 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 16 violations, 1 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 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Residential - household living - single-family; visitor accommodations
- Use permit Jan 2016Completed
For a two(2) family household living
- Suppression permit Jun 2014Completed
For the installation of an automatic sprinkler system w. two (2) inch fire service line w. backflow prevention (bfp) assembly to serve a three (3) story above grade plane, w. basement, multi-family building. automatic sprinkler system installation in accordance with nfpa 13r.
- Electrical permit Jun 2014Completed
Install electrical wiring throughout & f/a (triplex) as per nec 2008 & nfpa 72
- New construction permit May 2014Expired
For the erection of a fully sprinklered, attached, three (3) story structure with a cellar; for use as a three-family dwelling. all work per approved plans. separate permits required for electric; plumbing; mechanical and fire suppression.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2014Completed
6 wc,6 shower,6 sinks,3 stand pipes,3 kitchen sinks,replace 5" lateral and pipe to curb pipe pa20140871638 (3 family)
- Mechanical permit Mar 2014Completed
Install three 70,000 btu furnace's (90%) with 2 ton a/c with related duct work. contractor is a sole proprietor. 1 system per unit.no penetration of rated assemblies
- New construction permit Jan 2014Completed
Construction of a new 3-story building with 3 living units
- Zoning/use permit Dec 2013Completed
For the erection of an attached structure. size and location as shown on applicaiton. for use as multi-family household living (with three (3) dwelling units).
- Zoning/use permit Apr 2013Completed
New construction of an attached new three story, three family dwelling with covered porch in front yard and fence as shown in the application.
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 (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,200 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
4,150 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
500 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
1,350 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,350 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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