3531 Joyce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3531 Joyce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 18 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 3531 Joyce 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Completed
Make safe permit- for the repair of front porch to resolve case #cf-2023-066989. 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-2023-066989
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp curb-in.
- Electrical permit Jun 2018Completed
Install 100amp service complete with meter, panel & grounding as per 2008 (east district)
- Use permit Feb 2017Completed
Two family dwelling
- Electrical permit Jun 2015Completed
Replace 2 existing 120 lines for kitchen fan and 2 switches as per 2008 nec.(east district)
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2015Expired
Ez standard kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen hood fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. **post this permit** ** post the project information sign**
- Mechanical permit Apr 2015Completed
For the installtion of a 6'-0" type i kitchen hood, one exhaust fan, 1 supply air fan and related ductwork and curbs as per approved plans. **separate permit required for kitchen hood fire suppression system**
- Use permit Dec 2014Completed
Adding hot kitchen to existing grocery store.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2014Completed
3/4" water distribution line replacement - "self-certification's 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 Sep 2014Completed
Install 1-new rpz backflow preventer w/new indirect drain piping to safe point of discharge (multi units)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2012Completed
Replace house trap and fai (three family) pa20123240563
- Plumbing permit Nov 2012Completed
Install 5" curb trap, 4" main drain pa20123140673 (2fd)
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
Superfund site
1.4 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Stanton Whse, 1826-28 E Ontario St (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
3401 Collins St and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
Active Radiator Llc and 16 more within a mile. 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
350 ft
Deep Roots CS (350 ft), Webster Sch (900 ft), Community Academy of Philadelphia CS (2,750 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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