3534 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3534 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 49 violations, 13 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 3534 Emerald 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Administrative permit Dec 2023Expired
Co only for an existing two-family household living.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet and main house drain curb to house
- Plumbing permit Dec 2016Completed
5" lateral,curb trap and fai replacement-pa1#20163370416-"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 Oct 2016Completed
Replace water box and vent with prvb
- Alteration permit Sep 2013Completed
Removal and recplacement of sheetrock, wood flooring, paint and rugs. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Alteration permit Dec 2012Completed
Install vinyl siding on sfd.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2009Completed
Replace water distribution line
- Plumbing permit Dec 2008Completed
Replace house trap
- Electrical permit Mar 2008Completed
200a svs, 2 meters (east dist)
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
1.5 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 (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
3401 Collins St and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
High-voltage line
1,300 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
500 ft
Deep Roots CS (500 ft), Webster Sch (1,000 ft), Community Academy of Philadelphia CS (2,350 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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