3477 Bowman Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3477 Bowman Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, 3 not closed, and 28 violations, 3 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 3477 Bowman Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Expired
Replace 30 gal gas water heater
- Mechanical permit Jan 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install 200amp service and wiring throughout a sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,somes and co detectors as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Kitchen sink bar sink laundry trap 3 water closets 4 lavs 2 tubs 1 shower stack, main drain, water heater new construction as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code. opening permits #201812175 sanitary, 201812176 storm, 2018 121174 rfss. x" sanitary, storm & fss systems - house trap and fresh air inlet - "all excav. and plumb. trenches in excess of 5'in depth must have appr'd shoring in place at the time of inspection".
- Use permit Oct 2018Completed
To re establish prior use (#165767) of space b as previously approved sit down restaurant with seating not to exceed 50 people no signs as part of this permit.
- Suppression permit Oct 2018Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13d, with a one-inch fire service line, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- New construction permit Aug 2018Completed
New construction 3 story slab on grade with roof deck accessd by pilot house. interior garage.
- Demolition permit Jul 2018Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing one-story structure. structure to be demolished by hand and with hand-held equipment only. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. * 21 day posting and notice required per a-303.2 * newly exposed walls to be treated
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2018Completed
For the complete demolition of existing structure on lot, and for the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck above the third story roof, and a roof deck above the rear first story roof accessed from the rear second floor, size and location as shown on plan/application. for use as single-family household living, with one (1) accessory garage parking space accessed from bowman st.
- Plumbing permit May 2018Completed
Sealing lateral pa20181341021 "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"
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
Upgrade service to 400amp 1 phase track lights recessed lights receptacles exit signs emergency lights renovations to small area on 1st floor to a hair salon as per plans per 2008 nec.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing; tenant space on the 1st floor (space a); hair salon; 1-hand sink and 2-shampoo sinks.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: East Falls Gulf, 3503 Midvale Ave (1,350 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,650 ft
Alphachem Inc and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,100 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (1,100 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (1,250 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (2,750 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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