3438 H Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3438 H Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 5 not closed, and 51 violations, 13 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 3438 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. 13 open violations.
- 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
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2026Expired
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 Jan 2025Expired
Repair building drain
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Underfloor plumbing to 3 fixtures for phdc job tub toilet sink
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
3 piece bath, toilet, tub, lav without piping
- General permit minor Dec 2021Completed
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 Mar 2020Completed
Replace 100amp service cable & 100amp meter sock as per nec 2014 east district
- 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 Jun 2018Completed
Replace curb trap
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Completed
2nd floor drain lines, new vanity
- Electrical permit Dec 2015Completed
Install branch circuits for kitchen, living room, bedrooms and bathrooms thru out. install light fixtures,sws and receptacles per 2008 nec (sfd) east district
- Plumbing permit Dec 2015Expired
Water and drain lines 1 kitchen sink,1 bath and 1 laundry (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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 (1,500 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,550 ft
1901 W Clearfield St. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
Purolite Llc and 13 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
650 ft
Sheridan Sch (650 ft), Community Academy of Philadelphia CS (2,150 ft), Conwell Russell MS (2,400 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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