3840 Folsom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3840 Folsom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 6 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 3840 Folsom 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Residential building permit Feb 2025Expired
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation #668299 to include repairs to front wall and porch per approved plans, engineers report and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed 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.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-011236
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
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 the submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-011236 replace all devices inkind and install 10 rewire kitchen per nec 2017 add smoking detector and co as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
Ez permit standards 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. 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.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Install a new 100 amps svc w/ground rod and continuous ground. add 1set of 3way switches,6 arc fault breakers, run 40ft of raceway,2 gfi receptacles,3 light fixtures, run 3 dedicated receptacles circuits, replace2 basement lights, 13 receptacles and 10 switches. fish only as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Expired
Underground plumbing for phdc to 3 fixtures for phdc tub, toilet and lav
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Completed
Ez permit standards 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 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, underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* see provided engineer letter for requested scope of work. legalize interior alterations and renovations- to an existing one family dwelling work done under earlier general permit minor # 972739. which expired before completion. no structural work. to comply the violations cf-2020-084033 no structural work is permitted. the scope of non-structural alterations consists of the following: • installation and repair of gypsum wall board at 1st and 2nd floors where needed. • frame & install new bathroom @ 1st floor. • full bathroom renovation at 2nd floor. • install new flooring at 1st and 2nd floors. • full kitchen renovation including new cabinets and counter tops. • replacement windows at original locations without change in size. • plumbing and electric shall be under separate permit.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Expired
Install 6 fixtures replace main house drain as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Expired
Re-wire and replace 100amp service and meter one family dwelling as per 2014 nec.*contractor has no employees per notarized letter*
- General permit minor May 2019Expired
Ez permit standards 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 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
- Demolition permit May 2017Completed
Ez interior demolition- interior demo of nonload bearing walls, and other finishes for the interior demolition of non load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
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
Brownfield site
750 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,850 ft
Halpern Co. 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
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
1,350 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,350 ft), Belmont CS (1,500 ft), School of the Future (3,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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