3903 North 8th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3903 North 8th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 1 not closed, and 41 violations, 1 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 3903 North 8th 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. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Replace 3/4" k copper water line
- Mechanical permit Apr 2019Completed
Install (1) gas furnace with ductwork. (sfd)
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Completed
100amp service complete and rewire switches, lights, receptacles, interconnect smoke detector and low voltage phone/tv/doorbell as per nec 2008 north central district
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
Ez permit standards alterations-interior renovations throughout a single family dwelling 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, foundations, and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
1-1/2 bath, 1-kitchen, 1-laundry, 1-hot water heater, installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Jan 2019Completed
Make safe permit to comply unsafe violation no. 667100 to include reconstruction of front porch, rear portion and side wall (no expansion beyond the building dimensions), replacement of portions of floor and roof joists as per approved plans and engineers report. separate permit required for interior fit out.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2017Completed
Replace curb trap,fai and partial main drain pa20172061983(sfd)"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Expired
Rerough drain lines in bathroom replace with new toilet & new vanity the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Aug 2013Completed
Complete re-wire with 100a service; install (25)receptacles, (16)switches. run line and install (6) hard wired smoke detectors...in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Sep 2009Completed
Rerough bathroom-replace toilet, vanity and tub. replace kitchen sink and hot water heater
- Electrical permit Jun 2008Completed
Install a 100a serv.comp, replacing (19) devices/plates/repla.(0) fixtures/install (1) smk det/(8) 30,20,25 amp ded.lines/(4) pull chains, keyless fix/(2) sw/lt fix. comp.(3) recept comp/(0) 3 way sys as per 2005 nec (north dist)
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Septa Luzerne Depot, 3900 N 10th St (850 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,800 ft
Fabricon Products and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
500 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
1,700 ft
Taylor Bayard Sch (1,700 ft), McClure Alexander K Sch (1,700 ft), Esperanza Academy CS (2,550 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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