3468 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3468 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 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 3468 Emerald Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2025Issued
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 & kind, no other work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Replace tub, toilet, lavatory & underfloor piping per ez standards.
- General permit minor May 2025Expired
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.
- Residential building permit Mar 2024Completed
Permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e., digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* work is being completed for phdc work order #191612 basement stair reconstruction in existing stair frame opening. second floor treads and risers to be replaced.
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Completed
Fishing wires; 200 amp service/40 space panel; installing flush mount led light (3) and hardwired smoke/carbon combos (3); replacing 15 amp arc fault home run (3), single pole switch/wiring, gfci (1), 15 amp receptacle/wiring (5) and led light fixture-as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Expired
Replacing a house trap , partial drain line and fresh air inlet. ppc 2018
- Residential building permit May 2021Expired
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. repairs to existing front porch roof with like in-kind materials. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Replace house drain house trap and fresh air inlet
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
Make safe permit - for removal and replacement of fire damaged roof rafters and decking in-kind and replacement of fire damaged 2nd floor joists (up to 5) with like in-kind, and replacement and repairs to 2nd floor front wall and windows to resolve case 664382. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case 644382.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Closed
Underfloor plumbing, water closet, lavy sink, bathtub - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Mar 2017Completed
Replace in kind- (2) receptacles.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Use permit Sep 2016Completed
Operate childcare incidental to and as part of single family livig household.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.5 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Stanton Whse, 1826-28 E Ontario St (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
3401 Collins St and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
550 ft
Webster Sch (550 ft), Deep Roots CS (950 ft), Community Academy of Philadelphia CS (2,550 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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