3908 North 8th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3908 North 8th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 2 not closed, and 26 violations, 3 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 3908 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Replace curb trap fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
3/4" distribution pipe, installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Expired
Install 4-fixtures tub, toilet, lav & kitchen sink the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Expired
Ez permit stadard alterations-interior alternation throughout sfd; minor framing, install gypboard, trim, and other finishes 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.
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Replace 100a service, fishing 20 recepts, 10 switches, 4 gfci 10 light fixtures and install one c/o smoke detector in basement as per 2008 nec(north dist)
- Plumbing permit Jun 2016Completed
Replace 5" curb trap to 5" lateral to main in street storm and sanitary (sfd)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"
- Plumbing permit May 2016Completed
Replace water service in ditch, main drain, pvc rainleder cesspool.pa1# 2016-1401278 "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 Apr 2016Completed
Replace toilet,replace laundry tub, replace kitchen sink & waste pipe (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Apr 2016Completed
Replace 100a, 20- space service. replace 4- lights, 3- smoke detectors, 7- switches, 9- outlets, 2- gfci... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
- Alteration permit Mar 2016Completed
Remove all existing roofing material.install new insulation on roof.install new rubber roof a new vinyl siding.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
Curb trap, fai, main drain, rain leader and cesspool pa1# 2016-0831629 "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"
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 (750 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
2,850 ft
Harry Miller Corp 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
550 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
McClure Alexander K Sch (1,700 ft), Taylor Bayard Sch (1,800 ft), Multicultural Academy CS (2,500 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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