3949 Priscilla Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3949 Priscilla Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 3949 Priscilla Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- 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).
- Demolition permit May 2021Completed
For the complete demo of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: 2 stucco c/w 3936, 1 stucco c/w 3948, 1 stucco c/w 3932, 2 stucco c/w 3931 & 3935. replace front sidewalk at 3934 thru 3946 continuous. replace front sidewalk @ 3933. clean and grad lot @ 3944. top soil and erosion control mat on all lots.*
- Demolition permit May 2021Completed
For the complete demo of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: 2 stucco c/w 3936, 1 stucco c/w 3948, 1 stucco c/w 3932, 2 stucco c/w 3931 & 3935. replace front sidewalk at 3934 thru 3946 continuous. replace front sidewalk @ 3933. clean and grad lot @ 3944. top soil and erosion control mat on all lots.*
- Demolition permit May 2021Completed
For the complete demo of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: 2 stucco c/w 3936, 1 stucco c/w 3948, 1 stucco c/w 3932, 2 stucco c/w 3931 & 3935. replace front sidewalk at 3934 thru 3946 continuous. replace front sidewalk @ 3933. clean and grad lot @ 3944. top soil and erosion control mat on all lots.*
- Plumbing permit Feb 2015Completed
Service street in - 3/4" pa1# 2015-0520242 - "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"
- Use permit Sep 2014Completed
For two apts
- Alteration permit Jun 2014Completed
Reconstruction of front porch roof with new 2'x 8" rafters 16" on center, new 3/4" plywood sheathing and new roof covering.*all work to be performed by the owner occupant*
- Electrical permit Feb 2013Completed
Install new subpanel install new baseboard heaters & circuits throughout unit (sfd) as per nec 2008
- Electrical permit Oct 2012Completed
Replace (14)outlets and switches, install (3)gfci outlets and (8) ceiling fixtures.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Alteration permit Oct 2012Completed
Interior alterations – single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 1, 2011. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2012Completed
Water service curb in (sdf)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2012Completed
Replacement of tub, toilet, kitchen sink and stack
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
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Phila Cnty Maint Bldg 0650, Blaine & Ruffner St (150 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
Project H O M E and 39 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,000 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
1,000 ft
Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (1,000 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (1,000 ft), Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary (1,250 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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