3955 Elser Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3955 Elser Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 32 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 3955 Elser Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 32 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2026Issued
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation cf-2025-005711 to include repairs to floor/ roof structure per approved plans/ engineer letter and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2025Expired
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation cf-2025-005711 to include repairs to floor/roof structure per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Issued
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. install 2 heat pumps, 3 tons each, ductwork, and 16 diffusers.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Issued
(2) wc, (2) lav, (1) bath, (1) kitchen sink, (1) laundry
- Electrical permit May 2025Issued
Install 200 amps service ,interior rewire ,install lights ,switch receptacles hardwires smock detector according to 2017 nec electrician will install wires to the disconnect for hvac system ,the equipments to be install for other contractor.
- Residential building permit May 2025Issued
To legalize interior alterations to an existing semi-detached single-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- General permit minor Nov 2024Expired
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.
- Demolition permit Jun 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l spec: 1 stucco c/w 3958 elser st. no sidewalk erosion control mat with seed on lot.*
- General permit minor Dec 2019Expired
Ez permit windows & doors permit ( for the replacement of seven(7) windows and three(3) doors)- for the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Alteration permit Sep 2018Completed
Make safe permit- for replacement of the loose bricks at the front wall like in kind for the portion around the opening due to the fire to resolve case 505935. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' 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 505935.
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 (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
1701 1715 Cayuga. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,150 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Interstate Storage Warehouse. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
250 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
1,100 ft
Multicultural Academy CS (1,100 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (1,400 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (1,500 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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