3845 Terrace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3845 Terrace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, all closed, and 32 violations, 6 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 3845 Terrace Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 6 open violations.
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
Install a 400 amp service, (4) gang meter bank, (2) 100 amp panels & feeders, refeed the existing 200 amp & 100 amp panels. provide wiring for common area and the 2nd & 3rd floor units, lights, switches, receptacles and hvac equipment. as per the 2017 nec. ** no fire alarm work on this permit**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2021Completed
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. ez-permit to install two (2) complete split systems, each of 1.5 tons in existing mixed-use building in the tenant units. systems are self-contained to each tenant unit and do not penetrate rated assemblies. each tenant system to have two installed split system evaporators in the tenant space, attached to one condenser, for a total of four (4) evaporators and two (2) condensers for the two residential units. condensers to be mounted on rear wall above grade of property.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
Interior alterations to existing commercial mixed-use property to install plumbing and fixtures in the second and third floor residential units as per attached documents. fixture count to include two showers, two tubs, two toilets, two kitchen sinks, and two laundry hookups total for the two residential units.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2021Completed
For level i alterations of the second and third floor per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
- Electrical permit Jun 2016Completed
Installation of 8 smoke detectors with self contained horns, 1 manual pull station, 1 annuciator, 1 fire alarm control panel as per nfpa 72 apartment 120vac smoke alarms are not a part of this permit application north district
- Electrical permit Apr 2016Completed
New 200amp panel, existing 200amp panel to remain to serve 2nd & 3rd fl, all new wiring for 1st fl as per 2008(restaurant) add strobes to bathroom and replace existing components in restaurant area per nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Apr 2016Completed
Alteration: interior plumbing for a restaurant on the 1st floor & basement. the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004. the minimum capacity of the grease interceptor is 20 gpm/40lbs.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
To install 3/4" backflow preventor - the installation will compy with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Suppression permit Mar 2016Completed
Installation of wet chemical commercial kitchen hood fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 17a in a single kitchen hood over appliances and in duct / plenum. separate permits required for any electrical and plumbing work. see mechanical permit # 666449 for hood installation.
- Mechanical permit Mar 2016Completed
Installation of 13'-0" type i stainless steel commercial kitchen exhaust hood with associated grease duct, exhaust fan, makeup air duct and makeup air fan in the rear kitchen area and roof above. see permit # 666458 for commercial kitchen hood fire suppression system. separate permits required for all electrical and plumbing work.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2015Completed
Curb trap to interior foundation pa20153231397 (mixed use)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Sep 2015Completed
For level 2 interior alterations to existing restaurant as per plans. separate permits for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Vinces Svc Sta, 5400 Ridge Ave (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,750 ft
Richardsapex Inc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,700 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (1,700 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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- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
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