3916 Elser Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3916 Elser Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 2 not closed, and 13 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 3916 Elser Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Completed
Install curb trap and fai according to the 2018 ppc
- Demolition permit Jan 2020Completed
For the completed demolition of a an existing two story attached structure using hand method only as per plan. see attached site safety plan for further description of work and project scope. streets department approval required for pedestrian protection on the public footway prior to start of work. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 6.25 feet of building in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. * newly exposed walls to be treated and foundation to be removed or broken for drainage if new construction permit is not obtained within 3 months per b-3302-5-2.
- Zoning/use permit Jan 2020Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing two story attached structure (see plan under building demo permit ap#1040573). lot to remain vacant.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Expired
Seal lateral pa20200091077 remove house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug per section p-606.1 of the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - "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"
- Alteration permit Jan 2012Completed
Exterior wall covering (vinyl siding).
- Electrical permit Nov 2011Expired
Relocate existing electrical meter socket from inside home to the outside as per 2008 nec(sfd)(north dist)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Septa Nicetown, 3800 Germantown Ave (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,150 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Interstate Storage Warehouse. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
750 ft
Multicultural Academy CS (750 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (1,450 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (1,500 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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