34 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 34 Sansom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 3 not closed, and 26 violations, 11 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 34 Sansom 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Expired
Replace approx. 10' main house drain in basement front with clean out 1 section of pipe
- Zoning permit Feb 2021Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Alteration permit Feb 2017Completed
For the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans
- Electrical permit Jan 2012Completed
Replace 200 amp service only. no other work on this permit. work in accordance with 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2011Completed
Work in existing bathroom tie into existing main drain 4 water closet 4 lavs, 2 comp sinks hand wash sink and 1 itilty sink
- Alteration permit Jun 2011Expired
Interior alterations, renovations, new ceiling,partitions, sinks, bathrooms, upgrades to finishes fit out/rehab of existing 1 story building for ground level daycare. no signs this permit. change in use, co attached.
- Use permit Mar 2010Completed
Use space as a daycare for 150 children with a max of 75 under the age of 2 1/2 yrs of age. with accessory preping and serving of food.
- Electrical permit Jan 2009Completed
Install manual fire alarm system as per nfpa72 (west district)
- Electrical permit Nov 2008Completed
To install additional circuits, repair or replace defective wires in basement, install (4) emergency lights, (2) exit lights, (6) duplex receptacles, as per 2005 nec (west dist)
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, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 9440, 301 S 52nd St (1,100 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00 and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
La Blanche Apartments. 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
1,350 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,350 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (1,600 ft), The Workshop School (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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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