3941 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3941 Baltimore Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, all closed, and 17 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 3941 Baltimore Avenue 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
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- General permit minor Dec 2025Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process. tear off of existing roof system and install new mechanically fastened tpo roofing with iso.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Repair main drain at curb partial main drain as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Install 5" curb trap 4" main drain 4" fai
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
New water service
- Suppression permit Aug 2013Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 2" service in accordance with nfpa 13r throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit Aug 2013Completed
1-vista 32 panel, 1-horn strobe, 1-pull station, 8-horns, 1-smoke & tie to tamper & flow (multi family) as per nec 2008 & nfpa 72
- Mechanical permit Jun 2013Completed
Install 2-70,000 btu-90% gas furnace with 2 cooling coils & 2 -2ton r-410 135 condensing units. furnaces ratio @900 cfm each.furnaces to be direct venters w/2"pve. units must be self contained within each apartment.
- Alteration permit Jun 2013Completed
Interior renovations to create a 2 family dwelling from a 4 family dwelling
- Plumbing permit Jun 2013Completed
Demo ex pipe & fixtures rerough sanitary & water pipe, install new sewer & water service (multi units) pa20131720929
- Electrical permit Jun 2013Completed
Rewire the entire building including new lights, outlets, switches, gfci outlets, circuits for kitchen appliances, hvac system and new hard wire interconnected smoke detectors per 2008 nec (two family)
- Use permit May 2013Completed
Reduce from 4 family dwelling to 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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Va Med Ctr, 3900 Woodland Ave (500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,300 ft
Good Humor Corp and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Drexel Development Historic District. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
2,000 ft
Penn Alexander Sch (2,000 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,700 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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