3917 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3917 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 Wallace 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. 13 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
New construction of single-family dwelling as per approved plan. affordable housing
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
New construction of single-family dwelling as per approved plan. affordable housing
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Erection of an attached structure, size and location as shown on plans
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure, roof deck and roof deck access structure. size & location as shown on the application/plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
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.
- Demolition permit Apr 2025Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2023-100291. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 3912, 3916 melon. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front.
- Residential building permit Feb 2022Expired
For the construction of a three-story structure with pilothouse to access a roof deck, for use as a two family dwelling, as per approved plans. amendment approved on 3/3/2022: amend permit to correctly reflect the construction of a four-story structure with pilothouse to access a roof deck, for use as a two family dwelling, as per approved plans.
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Expired
For the construction of a rear addition with crawspace to include alterations throughout an existing attached structure. for a single- family household living. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work.********
- Zoning permit Aug 2021Issued
For the partial demolition of a rear one-story portion of an existing two-story structure and the erection of a two-story rear addition. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Issued
For the erection of an attached structure to include rear decks and access pilot house for the use of two (2) household living units. size and location as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa20200131709 "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"
- Electrical permit Aug 2018Completed
Installation of 22 roof-mounted solar panels 7.60kw ac/6.82kw dc.as per 2008 nec. (west district)
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (850 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,450 ft
Belmont CS (1,450 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (1,900 ft), Washington Martha Sch (3,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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