3247 Rorer Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3247 Rorer Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 18 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 3247 Rorer 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- General permit minor Apr 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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
3/4 water service
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Feb 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Completed
Remove and install sbs modified roofing system.(sfd)
- Electrical permit Jan 2018Completed
100amp service, 30amp dryer circuit, replace switches, recetps, 5 branch circuits, 2-20amp gfci dedicated circutis & 2-15amp dedicated recepts all work done by fishing only as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Use permit Nov 2016Completed
Zoning for private parking.
- Alteration permit May 2016Completed
Level iii alterations to reoccupy previously vacated second floor dwelling unit and renovations to existing bar/restaurant on first floor to include new accessible toilet room and exterior accessible ramp as per approved plans. existing building, no change of occupancy, not required to be sprinklered. certificate of occupancy to be issued. **separate permits required for mep work**
- Use permit Apr 2016Completed
Use registraation- retain existing restaurant /bar at 1st floor, vacate affidavit of restricted use at 2nd floor, restore at 2nd floor- sfd.
- Use permit Jul 2009Completed
Put plywood on the outside door of 2nd fl. entrance, plywood sealing entrance to 2nd fl.
- Electrical permit Jun 2009Completed
Install existing wiring in basement, exit/emergency lighting for bar, interface fire alarm to shut down juke box during an alarm condition,as per 2005 nec
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 (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 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
650 ft
Parachem Southern Inc and 12 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
550 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
650 ft
Elkin Lewis Sch (650 ft), Sheridan Sch (1,550 ft), John B Stetson MS (1,600 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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