3951 Wyalusing Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3951 Wyalusing Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 3951 Wyalusing Avenue 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Demolition permit Aug 2024Completed
*make safe permit** for the complete demolition of the existing two (2) story building to comply with violation case # cf-2024-074211. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within the building facades in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure.
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Issued
Vacant
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Expired
Lateral seal only.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Fishing wires; installing 10yr smoke/carbon combo (3), gfci receptacles (3) and dedicated 20 amp gfci and home run; replacing 100 amp service and 30 space panel, 30 amp dryer circuit, 20 amp home run, 15 amp receptacles (2), duplex receptacles (8), single pole switches (5), 3-way switches (2) and a fixture (led); repairing loose connections in fixtures (2
- 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.
- 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.
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Installing a 100amp service complete. replacing various defective switches,fixtures,etc. installing (5) 15/20 amp circuits (all fishing & surface mount) installing (1) carbon/smoke detector. as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Ez plumbing permit - plumbing alterations throughout an existing single-family dwelling. replacing existing waste lines to tub and lavatory in second floor bathroom. replacing existing tub and lavatory and toilet with new fixtures, as per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Residential building permit Dec 2022Completed
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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. replacing existing 3/4" plywood floor and vinyl floor tile with new in 2nd floor bathroom. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- General permit minor Dec 2022Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
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. (remove existing furnace. install 80,000 btu gas furnace. connect to existing ductwork and chimney).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
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. (hvac install 5 ton evaporator 95% 80,000 btu gas furnace fill out 5 ton condenser located in the backyard 10 diffusers ductwork throughout space).
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 (1,250 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
4,350 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
600 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
1,050 ft
School of the Future (1,050 ft), Belmont CS (2,050 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (2,500 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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