3551 Witte Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3551 Witte Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 3551 Witte Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Demolition permit Jan 2025Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2024-120338. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. no stucco. remove wrought iron railing on witte st. side. replace with 4' corral fence across witte st. side. install 6' wooden fence c/w 3546 janney to close in rear yard. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on footprint of property only.
- Plumbing permit Jan 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.
- General permit minor Oct 2021Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Aug 2018Completed
To comply violations fc-13-605.5,fc-13-605.6,fc-13-907.2,fc-13-908.7,pm15-604.3,e1201.1/1,e1201.1/229 - replace receptacles, ground & bound service, fix open junction box & fixtures in basement as per 2008 nec (north central district)
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Completed
Make safe permit to address unsafe l&i case #638885 for fractured/bulged front exterior wall, by repairing front brick facade w/helical wall ties installed into the existing joists at 2nd flr level, in accordance with manufacturer's specifications/instructions, and general repairs of other defects with front brick facade, as per plans; no other work on this permit that does not explicitly address case #638885.
- Alteration permit Jul 2017Completed
Removal of rear shed addition
- Alteration permit Jun 2016Completed
Make safe permit - for repair of a small hole (25sf)to resolve case 396902. 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 396902.
- Demolition permit Feb 2015Completed
Interior demo of non-bearing walls
- Plumbing permit Nov 2014Expired
Complete rerough to include 1 bath group, 1 kitchen sink, 1 area drain - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Apr 2010Completed
Install 300 amp service as per 2008 nec (east dist)
- Demolition permit Jun 2008Expired
Complete demolition of vacant building.. work to begin on or after zoning issuence.
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2008Completed
Complete demolition of vacant building
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.2 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: Jiffy Lube 37, 3658 Aramingo Ave (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 ft
2201 E Tioga Street and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
450 ft
Active Radiator Llc and 15 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Sandoz Chemical Works. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
Deep Roots CS (1,300 ft), Webster Sch (1,650 ft), AMY at Martin (3,500 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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