3849 Cambridge Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3849 Cambridge Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 1 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 3849 Cambridge 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Completed
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). no work permitted in the basement
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
Make safe permit to resolve case #687303 and #663568 to repair rear of building and front porch roof as per 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 #687303 and #663568.
- Alteration permit Nov 2019Completed
Rebuilding existing front porch roof per submitted plan.
- Alteration permit May 2018Completed
Removal and replacement of deteriorated or damaged portions of roof as per ez-standard. removal and replacement in existing openings of exterior windows and doors, and non structural repairs to rear wall as needed to comply unsafe violation 249395
- Mechanical permit Feb 2017Completed
Install 1 hvac unit with ductwork (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2017Completed
Install 3-toilets,3-lav,2-tubs and 1-kitchen sink.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Electrical permit Nov 2016Completed
Install 200amp service,wire building for receptacles,lights,switches,door bell,110 volt smoke detector and co detectors per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Residential building permit Nov 2016Issued
Clean out and replace sheetrock wall ez permit standard 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.(homeowner performing work)
- Alteration permit Aug 2016Completed
Roof replacement - install a modified granular rubber roof system (sfd)
- Alteration permit Oct 2015Completed
Clean out and replace sheetrock wall ez permit standard 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.(homeowner performing work)
- Use permit Oct 2011Completed
**child application to ap # 344044** documentation of an existing single-family dwelling on now consolidated lot, 3855-57 cambridge street, opa acct information attached in ole
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 8132, 3750 W Girard Ave (500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,950 ft
Halpern Co and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
850 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
Nearest public schools
900 ft
School of the Future (900 ft), Belmont CS (2,700 ft), Inquiry CS (3,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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