3809 Melon Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3809 Melon Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations.
- 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 3809 Melon 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. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
Rewire as per nec 2017 smokes and co detector 20 recess light install arch faults as per nec 2017 replace 100amp panel inkind
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Install sewer, sanitary and water supply piping to fixtures: 1-water closet, 1-lavatory sink, 1-bathtub, 1-kitchen sink, 1-laundry & 1-water heater.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Completed
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. installation of 90% efficiency gas furnace, 80k btu and installation of new ductwork for single family dwelling.
- Residential building permit Apr 2026Issued
- 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2026Issued
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.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2026Issued
For the construction of an attached structure with a cellar and roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. for use as multi-family (3 units) household living. as per approved plans. ***********separate permit for anyother work. *********************************************************
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2023-009692
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2023-009692
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2024Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance witn nfpa 13d, with a one-inch combined fire service line, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-009692
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2024Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2024-002412 install 1" fire service from street to building supply and install all required sprinklers per nfpa 13d supply and install all required piping, hangers and fittings per nfpa 13d provide outlet for plumber to connect to furthest toilet per city requirements
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2023-009692
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 (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 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
5,150 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
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
1,100 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,100 ft), Belmont CS (1,950 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,950 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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