3259 Potter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3259 Potter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 26 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 3259 Potter 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. 26 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2026Completed
Make safe permit to comply with cf-2024-129931 to include repairs/replacement of roof joist, rubber roof, parapet wall and damaged ceilings. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. separate permits required for additional alterations not addressed in approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Curb trap, fresh air
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Zoning permit May 2021Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Replace 3/4" water service-pa1#20193121971-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Mar 2014Closed
Permit application in response to unsafe violations. to comply violation, completed work is to be inspected and approved as an appropriate repair to each violation. no engineer's report submitted. licensed contractor to assume responsibility of work. no other work this permit. separate permits required for renovation. contact streets department for dumpster permit and footway closure permits.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2013Completed
Replace house drain,house trap,fresh air inlet and 3/4 inch water service from street to basement pa20132872198 (sfd)
- Zoning permit Jul 2013Completed
Consolidation of lot lines to create (1) lot from (2) existing lots. no new construction.
- Zoning permit Jul 2013Completed
Consolidation of lot lines to create (1) lot from (2) existing lots. no new construction.
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2009Completed
Use to hair salon
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
1.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Stanton Whse, 1826-28 E Ontario St (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
1901 W Clearfield St and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
Philadelphia Rust Proof Co Inc and 11 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
1,000 ft
Sheridan Sch (1,000 ft), Conwell Russell MS (1,500 ft), Webster Sch (1,850 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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