3256 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3256 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 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 3256 Emerald 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace water heater.
- General permit minor May 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.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Expired
100a svc, 20 spc panel, 1-combo smk/carbon det, 2-gfci ded circuits, 2-batteryoperated smks, 1-redistribute overloaded circuit, replace fixture, 10-recpts replaced, 7-switchs replace. we will fish the wire or use wire mold as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Replace without piping main drain in basement, yard drain, toilet, tub, lav
- Mechanical permit Dec 2018Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2014Expired
Water service pa20143351425 (sfd)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Jan 2012Completed
Replace lateral only (single family dwelling)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2009Completed
Replace curb trap and riser and main sewer line to foundation
- Plumbing permit Jan 2009Completed
Install curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Dec 2008Completed
Replace house trap and lateral
- Alteration permit Apr 2007Expired
Replace brick around back door and install siding second floor bay area
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
1.6 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Stanton Whse, 1826-28 E Ontario St (1,250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
2111 15 E Westmoreland and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
850 ft
Philadelphia Rust Proof Co Inc and 16 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Henry Whitaker’s Sons’ Mill. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,150 ft
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School (1,150 ft), Webster Sch (1,250 ft), Conwell Russell MS (1,400 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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- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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