3430 H Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3430 H Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 3430 H Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high 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. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing replacing 2 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 hot water heaters
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Complete rewiring of the existing two-family dwelling, including new branch circuits, receptacles, switches, lighting outlets, and required gfci and afci protection. all work shall comply with the 2020 nec
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
For interior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. no structural work under this permit.
- General permit minor Sep 2026Issued
- for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. alteration/repair of any kind is strictly prohibited under this permit type.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Underfloor plumbing to 3 fixtures for phdc job tub toilet sink
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2023Completed
Ez permit (no plans required) - for the installation of (1) wet chemical extinguishing system. fire supression system to serve one (1) existing commercial kitchen exhaust hood system in an exisitng restaurant on the first floor in an existing structure.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Repair of fire alarm and installation power for kitchen exhaust fan
- General permit minor Dec 2019Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Completed
2nd floor drain lines, new vanity
- Use permit Jan 2016Completed
For take out restaurant as part of retail sale of food, beverages and groceries on 1st floor and existing one (1) apartment on the 2nd floor in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2014Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet, main drain, yard drain, partial stack, kitchen drain line, 2" vent
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.9 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: Stanton Whse, 1826-28 E Ontario St (1,450 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
1901 W Clearfield St. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,300 ft
Purolite Llc and 12 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Sheridan, Philip H., School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
1,300 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
600 ft
Sheridan Sch (600 ft), Community Academy of Philadelphia CS (2,250 ft), Conwell Russell MS (2,300 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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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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