3704 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3704 Spring Garden Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 4 not closed, and 39 violations, 7 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 3704 Spring Garden 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace 3/4" water service.
- Residential building permit Aug 2025Issued
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. exterior work and window replacement subject to philadelphia historic commission approval.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
For the partial demolition at the rear and side of the existing semi-detached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
Replace 5"curb trap and drain into house pa20182543206 (sfd)"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"
- Electrical permit Sep 2014Issued
Swap out receptacles,lights,fixtures,trouble shoot and repair any circuits per 2008 nec (triplex)
- Alteration permit Sep 2014Completed
Replace 17 windows in existing openings. aluminum cap 25 total windows. ez windows & doors permit for replacement of exterior windows and doors without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and design limitations any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. prescriptive energy code compliance. window .35 u-factor
- Electrical permit Aug 2014Completed
Replace existing devices, adding sounders to all bedrooms, connect to central station for 24 hr monitor as per nec 2008 & nfpa 72 (triplex)
- Alteration permit Aug 2014Completed
Repair wall and ceiling damaged drywall areas, replace 12 interior doors and hand sets, no changes in openings, replace damaged ceramic tiles in kitchen and bath, flooring approx 300 sq ft, replace old window sills (15), install new baseboard, door trim and window moldings
- Plumbing permit Jun 2014Completed
"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" - pa one call #20141603388
- Administrative permit Aug 2013Completed
Certificate of occupancy for a single family dwelling. no change in occupancy classification. no alterations or modifications to the building. must comply with the philadelphia fire code and philadelphia property maintenance code. with a maximum of three (3) occupants where the occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from staff.
- Use permit Aug 2013Completed
Single family reduction
- Electrical permit Apr 2013Completed
Install light & two gfci in basement light & gfci on 1st fl bath light & gfci in 2nd fl bath, light & gfci in 3rd fl bath, 3-way light on 1st fl to 2nd fl stairs 3-way light on 2nd to 3rd fl stairs, 2nd line 20amp kit sm. appliance circuit per 2008 (boarding home)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
Dupont Crescent Schuylkill River Dev Corp and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,900 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department. 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
1,550 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,550 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (1,750 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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