3947 North Broad Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3947 North Broad Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 1 not closed, and 23 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 3947 North Broad Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family; child care - child care center
- Electrical permit Aug 2018Completed
Install 200amp service,30 circuit panel with grounding and rewire & install devices with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes,co2 detectors as per 2008 nec (north central district)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2018Completed
Install waste and water lines and set fixtures for 2-water closets,2-lavy sinks,1-tub,1-kitchen sink and stack.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- 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.
- Use permit Oct 2015Completed
For use as one apt on the third floor, for previously approved retail sale of auto parts on first with installation of the same, with an accessory office on second floor.
- Alteration permit Feb 2012Completed
Interior alterations to provide accessibility improvements in unisex toilet room at first floor and certificate of occupancy for complete change of occupancy to church and after-school program at first floor with accessory offices in the second floor in an existing two (2) story structure. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
- Use permit Sep 2011Completed
Using space as a after school program in existing church.
- Electrical permit Oct 2010Completed
Replace service 200 amp single phase and panel from 2 phase, remove old service, as per 2008 nec (
- Plumbing permit May 2010Completed
House trap,house drain,fai
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 1439, 4140 N Broad St (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,350 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div and 3 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
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
800 ft
Multicultural Academy CS (800 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (1,650 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (1,700 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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