3522 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3522 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, all closed, and 60 violations, 24 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 3522 Wallace Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 24 open violations.
- Alteration permit Aug 2019Completed
Roof replacement - install a single ply. 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).
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Replace curb trap and house drain
- Mechanical permit Dec 2017Completed
Install 1 hvac unit with ductwork (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Install drain and wate lines from basement to 2 1/2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry. all installations in accordance with 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
Rewire ranch circuits for kitchen livingroom bedrooms and bathroom. install light fixtures and outlets and light switches thru out as per nec 2008
- Alteration permit Oct 2017Completed
Ez alterations permit - 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. work to include reframing non-load bearing partition framing, repair gwb, tape and finish throughout, trim, insulation, kitchen & 2 1/2 bathrooms alterations, hardwood flooring, front & rear entry doors, interior doors and windows. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac installations. call inspector at least 24 hours prior to the start of work.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2015Completed
Replace sanitary lateral pa20151121130(sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Apr 2015Completed
5" combination system (storm/sanitary) house trap and fresh air inlet replacement - "self-certifications 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"
- Plumbing permit Jul 2010Completed
Installation of 1-6" combined lateral, house trap, vent box at curb and extend 6" cast-iron combined drain to 5'0" from proposed building. install 1-1" domestic service from main in street to curb stop and extend to 5'-0" from building..
- Plumbing permit Jul 2010Completed
Installation of 1-6" combined lateral, house trap, vent box at curb and extend 6" cast-iron combined drain to 5'0" from proposed building. install 1-1" domestic service from main in street to curb stop and extend to 5'-0" from building.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2010Completed
Installation of 1-6" sanitary lateral, house trap, prv box and extend piping to 5'0" from building. installation of a 3/4" domestic water service from main to curb stop and extend piping to 5'0" from building..
- Plumbing permit Jun 2010Completed
Installation of 1-6" sanitary lateral, house trap, prv box and extend piping to 5'0" from building. installation of 1- 1" domestic water service from main to curb stop and extend piping to 5'0" from building..
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
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,450 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,200 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
McMichael Morton Sch (550 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,600 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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