3225 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3225 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 3225 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Residential - household living - single-family; visitor accommodations
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2024Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. upper apartment: 4 ton (48k btu) air handler, 14kw back up heat kit. 4 ton heat pump, air handler is located on second floor. 14 supplies, 3 returns. basement apartment: 18k btu mini split (heat pump) 2 zone, #1 air handler 12k btu in living/dining room and #2 handler 9k bu in bedroom
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Fixture replacements only without piping of existing 2 water closets, 2 lavatory sinks, 2 bathtubs , 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, and 1 hot water heater new fixture installations with sanitary waste and domestic hot and cold water lines to 2 water closets, 2 lavatory sinks, 1 bathtub, 1 shower, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, and 1 hot water heater total 18 fixtures.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Install 200amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding.
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. current owner is responsible for all work previously completed without permits.
- General permit minor Jun 2023Expired
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. for two family dwelling-no breaking any fire rated assemblies
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Install a 200 amp service with 3 meters. wire throughout a two-family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, tv's, phones, and interconnected smoke/co detectors as per the 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Interior plumbing renovation of one residential duplex installation of 8 water closets, 8 lavatory sinks, 4 bathtubs, 4 showers, 2 kitchen sinks, 2 laundry sinks, and 2 hot water heaters the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
- Residential building permit Mar 2023Completed
For the interior alterations and renovation in an existing two (2) family dwelling as per approved plans, ** no change in building foot-print is permitted in this permit. **
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued
For the erection of a rear addition (deck enclosure) to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit Nov 2022Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
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
2,150 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
1,300 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,300 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,100 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (3,100 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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