3833 Archer Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3833 Archer Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 3833 Archer 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Installation of a 40 gal. gas hot water heater.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Cancelled
Installation of a 40 gal. gas hot water heater.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Repair/replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Issued
- 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
- Commercial building permit Aug 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2021-081099- for minor structural repair to include facade improvement of an existing structure . work to be completed per plans and engineer's report. 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-2021-081099. 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.
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Completed
Make safe permit to resolve case #cf-2021-042910 to repair bulged front wall and partially collapsed rear bay as per engineer’s report and approved engineer plans. 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-2021-042910.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Cancelled
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.
- Demolition permit May 2025Cancelled
Sub demolition permit for cf-2021-042910. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. n0o stucco. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
3/4" water distribution replace from curb to house.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Expired
Make safe permit to comply the violations for case #720850; work includes sistering three (3) joists at the rear second floor framing; a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #720850; 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.
- Demolition permit Jun 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: 1 stucco c/w 3809 archer st. no sidewalk. 1 stucco c/w 3823 archer st. erosion control mat with seed on both lots.
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Phila Cnty Maint Bldg 0650, Blaine & Ruffner St (700 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
Project H O M E and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
500 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
750 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
700 ft
Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary (700 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (1,150 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (1,300 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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