3801 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3801 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 3801 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Demolition permit Apr 2024Expired
For the complete demolition of the attached two-story structure by hand and hand hold devices. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. *seperate streets department permit require for closure of right of way. *21 day posing and notice required per a-303.2 *a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within min. 6 feet of building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Expired
Seallateral for demo
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
For the complete demolition of the existing structure.
- General permit minor Nov 2023Expired
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 May 2023Completed
Instillation of rough plumbing throughout supply lines to fixtures and waste lin’s from fixtures 3-toilets 3-bath tubs 6-lavatories 3-kitchen sinks 3-clothes washers 3-domestic water heaters 1-sump pump new domestic water service line new sanity main piping to 5x4” curb trap w/4” fai new storm main piping to 6x4” curb trap w/4” fai
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Install a 300 amp service, (4) gang meter bank, (4) 100 amp panels & feeders. install wiring thoughout the common areas & three dwelling units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, sensors, receptacles, smoke, & carbon monoxide alarms. install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
For the installation of hvac equipment, appliances, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2023Completed
Installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13 with a fire department connection, back-flow prevention device and 2" service line, throughout a three (3) story structure. separate permit require for all plumbing work
- Commercial building permit Feb 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure used as multi-family household living (3 dwelling units). building to be fully sprinklered. separate permits required for m.e.p.s work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Install 5 fixtures one standpipe as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Jun 2019Completed
200 amp service, install new outlets, switches, light fixtures, hard wire smoke detectors, per 2014 nec
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
Ez permit standard 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 aleration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modication to exterior walls,party walls,floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). (sfd)
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 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
5,000 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,150 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,150 ft), Belmont CS (2,050 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,750 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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