3434 Hope Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3434 Hope Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, all closed, and 60 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 3434 Hope Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Oct 2016Completed
Replace water distribution pa20162860555 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Use permit Dec 2015Completed
Use to 2fd
- Alteration permit Apr 2015Completed
Replacement of interior steps and joist replacement as per submitted engineer's drawing.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2015Completed
Install 2-w/closet, 2-lav & 1-bath tubs, 1-kit sink & 1-laundry (sfd) note: the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Dec 2014Completed
Install 1 heatpump system with ductwork(sfd)
- Electrical permit Nov 2014Completed
100amp service & complete rewire (sfd) as per nec 2008 east district
- Alteration permit Nov 2014Completed
Permit application in response to unsafe violations #399138. replace with like in kind material. 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 and/or footway closure permits.
- Alteration permit Sep 2014Completed
850 square feet of interior alterations - single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated jan 2011. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work. *** the listed general contractor, design smart restorations llc, has no employees as per notarized letter. all sub-contractors are to be licensed in the city of philadelphia, and listed on permit. a sub-contractors list is to be given to the inspector before any work starts.
- Alteration permit Sep 2014Completed
Stucco exterior as per ez stucco standards.
- Alteration permit Sep 2013Closed
Make safe per violation # 399138. call inspector and schedule an initial inspection prior to the start of work.
- Electrical permit Jan 2013Completed
Install a 20 circuit, 100amp panel, an new 100amp meter box and a ground rod per 2008 nec (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Police Site 020, 130-60 Westmoreland St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
332 52 E Tioga St And 3300 C St and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
Abbey Color 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
950 ft
230 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
300 ft
Cramp William Sch (300 ft), The Linc (1,550 ft), Clemente Roberto MS (1,600 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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