3517 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3517 Hamilton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 18 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 3517 Hamilton 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
18 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with an increase in service size from 100 amp to 200 amp as per residential service equipment ez standard 200a service upgrade, increase from 100a update grounding and bonding. 50a 240v circuit to exterior receptacle at front yard all new wiring surface mount or fished in existing walls.
- General permit May 2026Issued
For the installation of a 6 feet tall fence. all work to be done as per approved plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Issued
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. install furnace, ac, ductwork, and 25 diffusers
- General permit minor Nov 2025Completed
- 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. proposed dormer installation must adhere to the historical approval and with manufacturer approved masonry anchorage.
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Issued
To legalize the installation of a new slab and alterations to the basement as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **no underpinning on this permit**
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Expired
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2023-081293- for the repair to the roof and exterior rear wall of an existing structure as per engineer's report. 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 #cf-2023-081293. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Issued
Install new 200 amp service with 200 amp panel complete rewire single-family as per code, to include switches, receptacles, lights and 120 smokes detector.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Amendment application incomplete
Amended 11.25.2025 to include.. 2 rain leader combo, add 2 area drains in the rear of the house & a bathroom group in the basement complete plumbing for 4 bathroom, 1 water heater, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry room and 2 floor drain in single family as per code. water lines will be run in pex and drain in pbc
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Issued
Existing three story single family. propose interior alterations and reconstruction of porch roof in the rear. new roof in the existing garage.
- Residential building permit Feb 2025Issued
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. 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.
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Completed
Make safe to comply case # 697824, per engiineers report and historical commission approval document. replace roof decking and roof finish on the roof. reset loose bricks and morter. 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 697824. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.”
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Expired
Make safe to comply case # 697824, per engiineers report and historical commission approval document. replace roof decking and roof finish on the roof. reset loose bricks and morter. 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 697824. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.”
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bob & Weezies Gas Sta, 3842 Lancaster Ave (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 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
3,500 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
1,550 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,550 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (1,600 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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