3936 Poplar Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3936 Poplar Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 3936 Poplar 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" water distribution pipe.
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Completed
100 amp service line and meter only as per nec 2017
- General permit minor Dec 2023Completed
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 Aug 2020Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 1 stucco c/w 3946 poplar st. no sidewalk. erosion control mat with seed on lot.*
- General permit minor Feb 2019Expired
For the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- General permit minor Dec 2018Expired
2nd floor bathroom remodel only
- Plumbing permit Dec 2018Expired
Plumbing alterations throughout an existing single familydwelling. replace 1 tub, 1 w/c, 1 sink. per the 2004 philadelphia plumbing code
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Completed
Ez alteration-minor renovations in a single family dwelling; new wall finishes, new windows and doors, trim and other finishes, new kitchen cabinets, new finish flooring. for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2017Completed
Install 100amp service complete with panel, meter & grounding, tv lines, smoke detectors, bathroom onto existing circuit, install 12 outlets and reuse lgihts as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2017Completed
Replace bathroom fixtures (4) with no add'l piping the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Aug 2017Completed
Install one goodman 60,000 btu gas furnace 80% with new goodman 2 ton 13 seer central air system. change out only. (no duct work) replacement change out.- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Alteration permit Nov 2016Completed
Repalc plaster walls, dmeo and replace carpet & tile foors add new hardwood floors, remodel kitchen & bathroom and replace windows & doors.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 8132, 3750 W Girard Ave (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,400 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia and 1 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
1,000 ft
School of the Future (1,000 ft), Belmont CS (2,150 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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