3240 Gransback Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3240 Gransback Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 3240 Gransback 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed
Installing electric heater (1), exhaust fan (1), 20 amp circuit/gfci (2), ceiling fixtures (3), 10 yr smoke detectors (2), 10 yr smoke/carbon combo (1) and a 15 amp arc fault home run (1); fishing wires -as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Replace 3 piece bathroom on 2nd floor
- Residential building permit Feb 2025Completed
For structural repair to a roof to resolve case #cf-2023-050050. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2023-050050.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Created from demolition permit dp-2023-000702. lateral seal.
- Demolition permit May 2023Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2023-050049. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: no sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w gransback st. install 4'high post and rail wood fence around perimeter of property, leaving a 36" opening for maintenance. install erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Demolition permit May 2023Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2023-026887. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 510, 514 e. willard st. install erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Created from demolition permit dp-2023-000657. lateral seal
- Alteration permit May 2019Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling 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 any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing, foundations, and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work in basement or celler permitted on this permit.
- Alteration permit Mar 2018Completed
- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Alteration permit Feb 2018Completed
Make safe permit to complete violations. see engineer report. replace flooring/ ceiling windows. repair roof joist stair and more. - for (sistering of three floor joists, replacement of four roof rafters, replacment of roof deck and other repaires as per engineer's report) to resolve case 613220. 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 613220.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Replace 3/4" distribution pipe pa one call #2018-01010138
- Demolition permit May 2017Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program.
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
2.2 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: William J Odriscoll Svc Ctr, 620 E Tioga St (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
Mcveigh Playground and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
800 ft
Parachem Southern Inc and 11 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
750 ft
138 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
550 ft
Elkin Lewis Sch (550 ft), John B Stetson MS (1,400 ft), Sheridan Sch (1,750 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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