3621 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3621 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 8 not closed, and 40 violations, 1 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 3621 Wallace Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Expired
For the erection of a 2-story addition with roof deck accessed by the 4th floor above an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Permit for erection of a one story and two-story addition over existing two-story structure and for the addition of front roof deck at 4th floor level to an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shown on the plan, with proviso: "revised plans, 1 page, stamped by zba on may 28, 2025."
- General permit minor Dec 2024Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Main drain new house drain curb trap and fresh air inlet 6ftlong not doing interior drain
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2024Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a 2 inch wilkins 950xlt2 backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Install 400amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, 110v interconnected smoke alarms, grounding, fire alarm . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2023Completed
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Rough and finish plumbing for triplex. sewage ejector pump in basement
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Expired
Tub to shower conversion replacement with new valves, fixture, acrylic wall surrounding. connecting to the existing water line and drain in the same location or within 2 ft.
- General permit minor Feb 2022Expired
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 High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,650 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,250 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
550 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (550 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,650 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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