3956 North 9th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3956 North 9th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 6 not closed, and 13 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 3956 North 9th 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- General permit minor Dec 2025Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai, md, 3/4" wdp & front rain leader.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Replace 3/4" water service.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Repair/replace partial main drain, curb trap, fai, front rainleader, yard drain, laundry tub, and kitchen sink drainline.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Install 100 amp electrical service with main circuit breaker panel and proper grounding and bonding. install wiring, recepacle outlets, lighting and switches, where required throughout house install smoke/co alarms with 10 yrs ```battery. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec and the scope of work in the executed contract. **************** fishing wires only **********************
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Installation of interior plumbing fixtures with piping: 2 full bathrooms 2 kitchen sinks 2 hwh 2 hose bibbs 2 laundry sinks
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2024Completed
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. multi family each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. install new hvac copper line-sets and 2 mini split heads per apartment. each apartment will have 1 head in the bedroom and 1 head in the living area. install 2 new condensers in the rear yard.
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Completed
Install 200amp service, wiring throughout and installing light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding system
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert the use to a two-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- General permit minor Oct 2023Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab.*separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Septa Luzerne Depot, 3900 N 10th St (400 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
2,750 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
1,000 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
1,550 ft
McClure Alexander K Sch (1,550 ft), Taylor Bayard Sch (2,250 ft), Multicultural Academy CS (2,300 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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