3509 Baring Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3509 Baring Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 6 not closed, and 59 violations, 5 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 3509 Baring 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Commercial building permit May 2026Issued
For an expansion in work area from previously approved building permit cp-2022-001119 to include the erection of a new rear one-story addition with basement and a reconfiguration of interior layouts. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. see sp-2025-000949 for approved excavation work. see zp-2024-001389 for zoning approval of rear one-story addition.
- Site / utility permit Nov 2025Issued
Site / utility permit for cp-2025-003103
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Amendment application incomplete
For the erection of rear additions. sizes and locations as shown on plans. with zba provisos per mi-2024-001650: "(1) proposed additions shall not exceed one story. (2) no roof deck above proposed additions."
- Commercial building permit Jun 2022Issued
For the erection of additions including a roof deck to a detached structure and level iii alteration with complete change of occupancy classification to create a religious assembly from the basement to the second floor. for multi-family household living four (4) families) above ground floor. building to be fully sprinklered. separate permits required for mep and fire protection work. separate approval required from pa l&i for elevator installation.
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
For the erection of additions including a roof deck to a detached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2021Issued
For underpinning and structural replacement and reinforcement to the existing detached structure as per approved plans.
- General permit minor Nov 2020Expired
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 Nov 2019Completed
Install 50' #6 awg cable in basement to outdoor junction box, 80' 1" diameter raceway/pvc & emt, 1-50amp gfci outdoor rated disconnect & box, #6awg al use cable in 1" raceway to energize hot tub disconnect box & hot tub as per nec 2014 west district
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Drain and water to 4 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
4 new circuits inkitchen replace existing recessed and light fixtures. replace switches abd outlets. wire an switch and light in2nd and 3rd floor bedrooms as per 2014 nec
- Alteration permit May 2019Completed
New masonry openings/new windows/doors,new cabinets, appliances, kitchen, new railing on staircase, 3 stories parition walls in 2nd floor bedroom/closet, demolish 3rd story kitch etc, new flooring, 3rd floor, new roofing.
- Use permit Jun 2015Completed
Adding the use of religious assembly in detached structure on property
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bob & Weezies Gas Sta, 3842 Lancaster Ave (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
Dupont Crescent Schuylkill River Dev Corp and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,300 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,350 ft
Powel Samuel Sch (1,350 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (1,350 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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