3516 Bowman Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3516 Bowman Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 2 not closed, and 8 violations.
- 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 3516 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2020-000874
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2020Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2020-000874 install (3) tubs, (3) toilets, (3) lavs, (1) washer, (1) kitchen sink. install house drain, house trap, fai, stack, (1) hot water heater & 1” combo
- Electrical permit Oct 2020Completed
Install 200a service cable with grounding. wire throughout outlets, switches, lights fixtures, c/o and smoke detectors as per nec 2014 code
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2020Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Residential building permit Aug 2020Completed
For the erection of three (3) story attached structure of type vb construction for a single family as per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2020Completed
Install auto wet sprinkler throughout per nfpa 13r.
- Zoning/use permit Oct 2019Completed
For the erection ofa three story attached structure (nte 38' above average grade) with a full cellar and egress well, and a roof deck with roof deck access structure. size and location per approved plans. for the use as single family household living.
- Electrical permit Aug 2016Completed
2- gfci's, 4- lights, 6- receptacles, 6- switches and 1- tv jack using existing circuits and adding 1- 120v, 20a bathroom circuit... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Completed
New under floor plumbing for new water lines to 1-toilet,1-sink and 1-tub. the installation will comply with the philadephia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Aug 2016Completed
Ez permit stadard 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. interior renovations to the 2nd floor bathroom and the front bedroom. remove the existing tile and wall board. install hardi backer in the shower area and over the existing subfloor. install 1/2' drywall on all the walls and the ceilign. install new hardwood flooring and baseboard trim.
- Mechanical permit May 2016Completed
Installation of (2) ductless split heat pump systems; 1-2 ton and 1-3 ton fujitsu.
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: East Falls Gulf, 3503 Midvale Ave (1,450 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
1,400 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
1,200 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (1,200 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (1,400 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.9 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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