3909 Reno Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3909 Reno Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 33 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations.
- 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 3909 Reno 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Completed
100 amp service replacement, (2) 20 amp circuit for kitchen receptacles, clean up wiring in basement, outet for stove and microwav. ( fishing only)
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
100 amp panel/service, install (1) exhaust fan, (1) gfci, and (2) bathroom fixtures. as per nec 2017 all wiring by fishing
- Residential building permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached 3-story structure with roof access structure for access to an occupiable roof deck. structure for use as singlefamily household living . the building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permiits to be obtained for all other work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9 feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work. **blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third-party agency. **excavation permit required ** project includes underpinning **
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Issued
Install shower, toilet and vanity. install pipes to fixtures.
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Issued
- 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** work approved as per phdc wo# 215312 separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- General permit minor Apr 2025Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Relocate 5" trap w/ fai and main house drain from rear private sewer to front of property.
- Zoning permit Sep 2024Issued
For the erection of a three-story attached structure that include a full basement and a roof deck with a pilot house above the third floor level. size and location per plans.
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Installation of rooftop mounted 4.1kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2017 nec and per ez standard.
- General permit minor Mar 2024Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Repair/replace sewer lateral on main line in backyard
- General permit minor Dec 2023Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
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
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,900 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
350 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,150 ft
Belmont CS (1,150 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (1,950 ft), School of the Future (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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