3748 North 9th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3748 North 9th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 2 not closed, and 51 violations, 29 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 3748 North 9th 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. 29 open violations.
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Completed
Make safe permit - for (replacing missing bricks to north front column porch) to resolve case #cf-2022-120244. 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 #cf-2022-120244. “in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.”
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit Jul 2014Completed
Water service pa20141902261(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"
- Plumbing permit Jun 2014Completed
Ct and lateral pa20141502605 (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"
- Plumbing permit Feb 2014Completed
Replace water service from curb to water meter (sfd) pa20140551248
- Electrical permit Mar 2013Completed
New installation of 100amp service and 3-20amp branch circuits 3-15amp branch circuits and 3-110v smokes per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2013Completed
Under floor plumbing remove and reset toilet, new vanity complete tub kit
- Alteration permit Jan 2013Completed
Tear off main roof down to wood deck. repair sheathing as needed with 3/4 plywood. install 1/2 fiber board with fiber glass basesheet and white granulated rubber roofing system. install 25 ft of barge board and cap with metal coil stock. install copper eaves box and 4 inch spout.
- Use permit Sep 2012Completed
For duplex
- Alteration permit Nov 2010Completed
Install vinyl siding, front bay(sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Septa Luzerne Depot, 3900 N 10th St (1,200 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,850 ft
Accurate Electro Plating Inc and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
200 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
1,500 ft
Taylor Bayard Sch (1,500 ft), Multicultural Academy CS (2,200 ft), McClure Alexander K Sch (2,500 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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