3952 North 7th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3952 North 7th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 3952 North 7th Street 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. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant; eating and drinking establishments - take-out restaurant; residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain, rain leader cesspool
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Replace 3 piece bath fixtures. under floor plumbing.
- Electrical permit Mar 2019Completed
Complete re-wire 2 story w/100 amp service w/30 circuit panel, smoke alarms,afci breakers and grounding bridge. all work as per 2008 nec **fish only no active building permit in place**
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa20183302580 "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"
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Completed
Make safe permit- for repair of (6) floor joist and repair front bay to resolve case . abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6ft in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case 658612. engineer report may be required if the above scope of work is complete.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
Replace water service from main to meter pa20182531273(sfd)"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 Apr 2018Completed
Legalize existing duplex,(two family dwelling)
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
Install a new gfci outlet with weatherproof box as per nec 2008 north district
- Residential building permit Mar 2018Issued
Construct wood platform atop existing front porch, and install vertical lift at front yard of single family dwelling
- Plumbing permit Aug 2011Completed
Replace curb trap and lateral - pa1 call# 2011-2212431
- Plumbing permit Sep 2007Completed
Outside,. curb trap, fresh air inlet, 5" lateral - city water dept emergency, city picking up street.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: 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: Septa Luzerne Depot, 3900 N 10th St (1,050 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,400 ft
Harry Miller Corp and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
850 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
1,250 ft
McClure Alexander K Sch (1,250 ft), Taylor Bayard Sch (1,900 ft), Esperanza Academy CS (2,150 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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