3909 Willow Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3909 Willow Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, all closed, and 23 violations, 4 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 3909 Willow Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
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 Jun 2024Completed
Replace curb trap main drain fai
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard. remove and replace 100a backfed main breaker with eaton br
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
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. replace existing gas furnace only, in-like and kind, with new 70,000 btu gas furnace. connecting to existing ducts and chimney.
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Replace 100amp panel install dedicated lines using wire mold replace switches and outlets install light fixtures
- Mechanical permit Oct 2017Completed
For the installation of a new hvac system including (24) hvac units- forced air heat pumps with ductwork as per plans.
- Suppression permit Jun 2017Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet (dry head @ bike room) sprinkler system with two inch (2") fire service line, backflow prevention device, fire department connection in accordance with nfpa 13-r throughout a four (4) story structure; work also includes two (2) interconnected class i manual wet standpipes to be installed per nfpa 14. separate permits required for all plumbing and electrical work.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
Addition: interior & exterior plumbing; 6" sewer;2" water service;curb trap,fai; 4 story multi family building; 23 units -the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
Install new 800amp 3 phase service and wiring throughout with new switches, outlets, gfci and light fixtures as per 2008 nec (west district) install new fire alarm system with strobes, horns, smokes, 10 detectors, heat detectors and pull stations as per nfpa72
- Addition permit Nov 2016Completed
For the erection of a one story addition at the fourth story level of existing 4 story masonry and heavy timber structure. for interior level 3 alteration for a new apartment building as per plans. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression works.
- Zoning/use permit Sep 2015Completed
Conversion of auto repair shop and vacant bldg to 23 dwelling units, construction of an addition at the 4th floor level
- Alteration permit Sep 2015Completed
Remove old deck concrete floor of porch and replace with new concrete (like in kind). replace (2) wrought iron columns.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
Modern Laundry and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,500 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
2,050 ft
Robeson HS for Human Services (2,050 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,150 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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