3968 Mount Vernon Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3968 Mount Vernon Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 59 permits, 5 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 3968 Mount Vernon Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Replace 3/4" backflow device.
- Demolition permit Aug 2022Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing one(1) story masonry structure.structure to be demolished by both hand and mechanical. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. separate streets department approval required for sidewalk closure
- Zoning permit May 2022Issued
For the complete demolition of existing structure on lot
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Expired
Seal lateral
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Existing service, wiring throughout/devices, including 120 volt smoke alarms and arc fault breakers as per 2017 nec. existing fire alarm, adding horn strobes, smokes, pull stations as per approved plans, as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Install four hot water heaters, four kitchen sinks, four laundry sinks. four showers/tubs and four water closets according to the 2018 ppc.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2021Completed
For the installation of appliances, registers, diffusers, and associated ductwork. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. appliances to be installed per manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see cp-2021-001146 for associated alterations permit.
- Fire suppression permit May 2021Completed
For the replacement of existing sprinkler heads to fit new layout/use change to inlcude the installation of 25 new sprinkler heads tied into existing automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2021Completed
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. two-family dwelling - install two 40,000 btu gas furnaces exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (side) install ductwork, grilles, 14 registers and diffusers, installing two 2-ton coil & two -ton 13 seer a/c condensers located on a pad at the rear of the building. all ductworks are to be self-contained to each unit with no penetrations to rated assemblies. (sfd) (bldg. permit # rp-2021-010137) installation of (2) 40,000 btu gas furnace with 2 ton ac system. all duct work will be self contained in each living space.
- Electrical permit Mar 2021Completed
200 amp incoming service , wiring throughout by code as per nec 2014 (2-family)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
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.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,200 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,550 ft
Belmont CS (1,550 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,350 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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