3237 Gaul Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3237 Gaul Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 7 not closed, and 36 violations, 2 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 3237 Gaul Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Jul 2026Completed
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 Apr 2025Completed
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. installing 60,000 btu 95% efficient 36,000 btu air condition 1200 cfm 12 diffusers all new ductwork
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Whole house rewire, open walls , 200 amp service, outlets ,switches ,lights and smoke detectors.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
1.5 ba; 2 wc, 2 lav, 1 sh/bt, 1 kit, 1 hwh, 1 was
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2025Expired
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. replace gas furnace, 80% efficient, 70,000 btu, replacing existing with the same type. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Residential building permit Feb 2025Completed
For the erection of a second story addition and for the interior alterations of an existing single family dwelling to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, and finishes. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 irc. ***separate permits required for any mep work.*** see expired rp-2020-015301 for inspections.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
For the erection of a rear second floor addition to an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shown on the plan.
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Expired
Complete rewire as per 2017 nec. open walls. 200 amp service. all new wiring, devices and light fixtures, smoke detectors etc
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2023Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. *rooftop units permitted if included in building plans* install new gas heating sytem 70.000 btu 80%, installing 2,5 ton ac system, install outdoor system in back patio, install new ductwork 10 defusers. combo with rp-2020-015301.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Curb trap in, main drain and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Replace curb trap fai
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.1 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 8926, 3398 Aramingo & Ontario St (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
2281 E Ontario St and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
Monarch Mfg Works Inc and 13 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
2,050 ft
AMY at Martin (2,050 ft), Richmond Sch (2,300 ft), Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones (2,500 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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