3434 Crystal Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3434 Crystal Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 15 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 3434 Crystal 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Replace underfloor plumbing in 2nd floor bathroom with fixture replacement of (1) tub (1) toilet (1) lav with pipe replacement
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Amended 04.15.26 to include replacing ct, fai & 10 ft of md. repair/replace 3/4" water distribution pipe curb in.
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- General permit minor Mar 2024Expired
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. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. install a new layer of smooth torch down rubber over top of the existing roof (top main flat roof area only) with replacement of the roof drain and edge metal.
- General permit minor Jan 2024Expired
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 Jan 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Repair/replace md, ct, fai and 3/4" wdp
- Plumbing permit Aug 2018Completed
Replace 3/4" water service-pa1#20182133893-"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"
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
Complete 3/4" water service main to meter - pa1# 2018-1972638 -"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 Oct 2017Expired
For work to comply case violation #475797 to include floor/roof framing replacement, post-installed anchors for ledger support, new light-framed, fire-rated exterior wall assembly installation, new exterior fenestration installations and associated support lintels/headers, and insulation installation. **separate permits required for non-strucural alterations.**
- Alteration permit Aug 2017Completed
Roof replacement - install single ply (in existing opening)
- Electrical permit Jul 2017Completed
100amp service & 3-20amp branch ckts, replace 12-switches & 14-receptacles as per nec 2008 east district
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
2.2 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: William J Odriscoll Svc Ctr, 620 E Tioga St (300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
Mcveigh Playground and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
450 ft
Parachem Southern Inc and 10 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
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
1,150 ft
Sheridan Sch (1,150 ft), Elkin Lewis Sch (1,650 ft), John B Stetson MS (2,250 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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