3842 Melon Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3842 Melon Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 3842 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
Erection of an two story with cellar attach structure for use as one-family household living. size and location per plan.
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
Erection of an two story with cellar attach structure for use as one-family household living. size and location per plan.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Install new pvc and pex piping in single family dwelling. install plumbing fixtures when ready. basement: (1) electric water heater 1st floor: (1) w.c., (1) lav, (1) shower, (1) k.s. 2nd floor: (1) bath tub, (1) w.c., (2) lav (1) washer connection (water and drainage)
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
All new interior wiring to existing service. install switches, outlets, fixtures, arc faults & gfci breakers. hard wire smoke.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
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. ductwork 92% efficiency gas furnace 60,000 btu 2,5 ton ac 13 seer 2,5 ton coil
- Residential building permit May 2023Completed
For the removal of the existing 2 story rear addition & erection of a new two story in the same footprint. size and location as per plans. interior and exterior alterations throughout the property as shown in the approved plans to be used as a single-family dwelling.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2023Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork for a multi-family dwelling. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- General permit minor Nov 2022Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site 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). no work permitted in the basement. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2022Completed
For the installation of a new hvac system including heat pumps, condensers, registers and diffusers with associated ductwork as per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2022Completed
For the installation of an hvac mechanical system to include split system units air devices, diffusers/registers/grilles, and associated ductwork. appliance to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work is to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary, contact the design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits are required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Install 600a, 1ph 120/240v main service. install 7 gang meter module. install all wiring throughout new construction 6 apartments and house. install cable tv wiring,110v interconnected smoke alarms. install complete fire alarm system. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, ductless systems, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression
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 (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 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
5,250 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
1,450 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,450 ft), Belmont CS (1,700 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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