3426 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3426 Sansom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 2 not closed, and 11 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 3426 Sansom Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Dec 2024Issued
For the erection of one (1) non-illuminated accessory projecting sign. size and location as shown in plans.
- Suppression permit Jan 2018Completed
Ez standards kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 17a in an existing commercial kitchen exhaust hood and associated duct/plenum as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of plans.
- Mechanical permit Jan 2018Completed
For the intallation of one (1) commercial kitchen exaust hood system as per plans. separate permits required for fire suppression system.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2017Completed
Replacement of two (2) existing roof top units and interior air handling units as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Nov 2014Completed
Add two additional meters for two existing panels as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Mechanical permit Oct 2014Completed
For the installation of one (1) roof top unit as per manufacturer's specifications. no ductwork or registers/diffusers on this permit.
- Electrical permit Sep 2014Completed
1 fa panel, 1 comm cellular dialer, 1 nac power supply panel, 2 annun keypoads, manual pull stations, 14 common area smokes, 17 c.m. horn/strobes & 5 c.m strobes, 2 heat detects, 1 kitchen supp trip, 8-120v combo smoke/co detectors as per nfpa72 (west district)
- Electrical permit Jul 2014Completed
Separate circuits for 2nd and 3rd floor panels for respective floors, move 20 circuits from panel to panel or re-feed orphaned electrical point. replace 30 to 40 switches and outlets and 10 to 15 fixtures..in accordance with 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Jul 2014Completed
Rough in new waste and water lines for toilet, lavatory, shower, bathtub, kitchen sink, clothes washer. all drainage and water in copper tubing
- Alteration permit Jul 2014Completed
For a change in occupancy (no change in occ. classification) on the second and third floors of an existing three-story structure to create a congregate living facility (max 16 persons). work to include new selective floor infill, interior non-bearing partitions, fire-rated enclosure (and door) construction and skylight installation as shown in plans approved by phila. historic commission 05.14.14. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
- Use permit Jun 2014Completed
Convert existing 2nd and 3rd floor bi-level apartment inot two separate group living units, one grou unit at the second floor and (1) group unit at the third floor.
- Suppression permit Feb 2014Completed
Relocate (4) existing sprinkler heads in order to accommodate new tenant wall and ceiling layout as per all nfpa no. 13 and local codes. no changes to exterior. no work alterations to windows and doors.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Gen Svcs Bldg, 3330 Market St (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
Dupont Crescent Schuylkill River Dev Corp and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,550 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Sansom Row. 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
1,550 ft
Powel Samuel Sch (1,550 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (1,550 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (3,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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