3947 Alfred Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3947 Alfred Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 4 not closed, and 53 violations, 7 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 3947 Alfred Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Completed
Rebuild rear 2nd floor portion, work includes replacing rear 2nd floor joists and roof and walls. no other work included, details per plan. existing single family dwelling.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
Replace piping and fixtures to existing second story bathroom. new tub, new toilet, new vanity
- General permit minor Jul 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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Expired
Replacement of 29 gal gas water heater
- General permit minor May 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.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install a new 100n amp svc w /ground rod and continious ground,1 carbon monoxide detector,4 arc fault breakers,2 gfi receptacles,3 dedicate receptacle circuits to bedrooms,1 circuit in living room,replace 12 receptacles and 11 switches. fish only as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (replace existing gas furnace with a new, 40,000 btu unit and re-connect to existing ductwork (heat only).
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Expired
Replace water distribution curb in
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Installing a 100amp panel complete with grounding. replacing various defective switches,fixtures,etc. installing (5) 15/20 amp circuits (all fishing and surface mount) installing (1) carbon smoke detection. as per nec 2014
- Residential building permit Apr 2021Completed
For the construction and installation of a platform wheelchair lift to an existing attached structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans.
- General permit minor Dec 2020Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
Replace curb trap and fai ppc 2018
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Phila Cnty Maint Bldg 0650, Blaine & Ruffner St (300 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Proposed Skatepark 4411r Wayne Ave and 42 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div 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
300 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
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
900 ft
Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (900 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (900 ft), Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary (1,300 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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