3917 North 9th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3917 North 9th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 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 3917 North 9th 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Issued
1 full bath, 1 kitchen & 1 laundry 5 fixtures.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Issued
Outlets, switches, gfci, reset light, 200 amp, ceiling fans,panels, electrical heaters.
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Issued
For alterations to a single family dwelling property as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Administrative permit Jul 2025Expired
For the documentations of a certificate of occupancy for two-family household living. as per zoning zp-2025-001162. ********no work approved on this permit. ******************************
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply with cf-2025-008748 to include repairs/replacement of 2nd story front wall bumpout as per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. separate permits required for additional alterations not addressed in approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-001586 amendment add 2 laundry ,1 area drain, 2 full bathroom
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. boiler replacement. same in kind. no new duct work.
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Install 200 amps service , two 100 amps service panels, interior rewire, install lights , switches ,receptacles, hardwires smock detectors ,on duplex building according to 2017 nec the electrician will install wire and disconnect for hvac system , the equipment to be install for other contractor
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Completed
Level iii alterations with partial change of occupancy (no change of occupancy classification, group r-3 to group r-3) to create a two-family dwelling within an existing two (2) story building as per approved plans. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Residential building permit Dec 2024Completed
**make safe permit** for roof repairs and removal of non-structural fire/water damaged interior materials to comply with violation case # cf-2022-070264. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2022-070264. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Replacing water box at curb
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Septa Luzerne Depot, 3900 N 10th St (550 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
2,950 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
650 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 (1,950 ft), Multicultural Academy CS (2,300 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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