3914 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3914 Sansom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 2 not closed, and 3 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 3914 Sansom 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Backflow replacement
- Electrical permit Sep 2016Completed
Install new 400amp single phase 7 meters, 7 panels and grounding - install new wiring switches, recepts, lights, smokes/co detectors to 6-apartment as per nec 2008 (west district) no fire and no low voltage on this permit
- Mechanical permit Aug 2016Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers and mechanical appliances with associated ductwork in a multi-family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Aug 2016Completed
1 fire panel,2 pull station,10 horns,1 smokes detectors,5 horn strobes tie in sprinkler per nfpa 72(multi family)west district
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Completed
Interior plumbing alterations throughout a (3)story (6)family dwelling - note: "flat offsets" of stacks must comply with section p-1107 of the ppc (philadelphia plumbing code) 2004 - fuel gas piping requires a separate permit - installation per the approved plans and the ppc 2004
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Completed
Replace 5" lateral,curb trap, fai,house drain. install new 1" water service(multi family)pa20162170037 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"
- Suppression permit Aug 2016Completed
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Commercial building permit May 2016Completed
For level iii alterations to an existing structure. to include the demolition and erection of non-bearing partitions and stairs, erection of rated stairs enclosure and installation of millwork and finishes. use to remain six (6) dwellings as previously approved (certificate of occupancy on this application to document exisitng use). structure to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13r. separate permit required for plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire suppression. *asbestos remediation required prior to construction*
- Alteration permit Jan 2012Completed
Exterior alterations to existing porch area, install new wheel chair lift and steps, renovate porch area.
- Electrical permit Oct 2011Completed
Install fire alarm system as per nfpa-72 (west dist)
- Electrical permit Jun 2010Completed
Installation of fire alarm system, as per nfpa-72 & plans.
- Plumbing permit May 2010Completed
13 fixtures,2 water heaters with piping throughout 2 family dwelling
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, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Parks Sausage Co, 4200 Sansom St (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 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
3,700 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department and 1 more within a mile. 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
1,650 ft
Robeson HS for Human Services (1,650 ft), Penn Alexander Sch (2,150 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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