3529 Ella Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3529 Ella Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 3 not closed, and 21 violations, 8 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 3529 Ella Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- General permit minor Aug 2025Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2025Completed
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. additional permits may be required. 12 mini splits
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
2 full bathrooms , 2 kitchens , two dishwashers and 2 laundry
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
To legalize and install 200 amps service, panels, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the entire property as per nec code.
- Residential building permit Feb 2025Completed
Level iii alterations with partial change of occupancy (no change of occupancy classification, group r-3 to group r-3) to create a two-family dwelling within an existing two (2) story building as per approved plans. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 irc review* *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Install 200 amp service, install outlets, switches, lights ,gfi's, smokes and carbon throughout all wires are fished
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
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 Jul 2024Completed
Replace 2nd fl bathroom sink faucet & piping, show drain with piping and shower faucet, toilet, replace kitchen sink & piping, kitchen faucet.
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
Ez permit standards 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. 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. alteration, sheerock, floor, door, paint, not work in the basemnt
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- General permit minor Jan 2024Expired
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.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: St Christophers Hosp For Children, 3601 A St (250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
332 52 E Tioga St And 3300 C St and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,000 ft
Abbey Color Inc and 8 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
600 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
1,300 ft
Cramp William Sch (1,300 ft), Clemente Roberto MS (1,700 ft), John B Stetson MS (1,700 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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