3579 Emerald Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3579 Emerald Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 3579 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace 3/4" water service.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Expired
Install new 3/4” water distribution from ferrule tap. curb in
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Remove and install toilet remove and install lavatory remove and install tub
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Expired
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. replacement installation of an existing 80% gas furnace of same btu rating as old heater,. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Installation of rooftop mounted 2.83kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2017 nec and per plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-013265
- Residential building permit Jan 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. 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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* work order # 186197 per phdc work order- demo existing 1st floor bathroom. install 3/4" drywall, 1/4" underlayment and vinyl tile. replace plumbing fixtures- shower, toilet and vanity no basement work no structural changes
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Completed
Install 100 amp electrical seervice and circuit breaker panel. install dedicated circuit to bathroom and install lighting, switches and outlets with gfi receptacle. install smoke alarms with batteries and smoke/carbon monoxide alarms with batteries according to the 2017 nec. fishing wires only
- General permit Dec 2023Expired
For the installation of residential roof mounted solar panels and related appurtenances as noted on the approved plans. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work, including all electrical work.
- Plumbing permit May 2021Expired
Replacement of 40 gallon gas water heater
- Alteration permit Oct 2017Completed
For the legalization of the removal of an interior stair and for the infill of the floor ceiling assembly and for the erection of an exterior stair at the rear of the property for egress from the 2nd floor. no change in occupancy proposed. see case no 529304.
- Zoning/use permit Jan 2017Completed
For the erection of a rear roof deck above the one story portion of an attached building. size and location as shown on plan.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Auto Body Shop, 1820-40 E Sedgley Ave (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,550 ft
2201 E Tioga Street and 9 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
Active Radiator Llc and 17 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,100 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
250 ft
Deep Roots CS (250 ft), Webster Sch (1,350 ft), Community Academy of Philadelphia CS (2,400 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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