426 North 34th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 426 North 34th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 6 not closed, and 44 violations, 20 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 426 North 34th 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. 20 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2026Completed
Fit-out of shell commercial space c2 on the ground floor of a new construction building (see permit cp-2025-002144) for retail sales of consumer goods and food, beverages & groceries as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered. *2021 ibc review* **separate permits required for any mep or fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries; retail sales - consumer goods
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Install service (label service disconnects 1-3 ) ,wiring throughout , install light fixtures ,install outlets , switches , smoke alarms , grounding, emergency lights, exit signs, fire alarm system. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72.
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Install 200amp temporary service equipment
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
New construction of 15 dwelling builidng with first floor commercial space. exterior work to be performed under permit #pp-2025-012605. installation of drainage, waste, vent and water supply for listed fixtures. all piping located in and serving commercial space shall be fully metallic with approved joints up to roof extension. all work to be performed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Installation of lateral connection, building drain, fresh air inlet, curb trap, 2" k-type copper domestic water, 1" k-type copper commercial water.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2025Completed
For the installation of new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the commercial space and nfpa 13r throughout the residential spaces to include 4" main fire service line with 4" ames colt200 backflow prevention assembly and two (2) standpipe risers complying with nfpa 14. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications. *2018 imc review*
- Commercial building permit Jul 2025Completed
New construction of a four (4) story building with common roof deck and pilot house for use as a shell commercial space (use registration & fit-out permits required prior to occupancy) and fifteen (15) dwelling units (mixed income housing bonus utilized) as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered and include standpipes. see sp-2022-000634 for foundation approval. fire watch required per department code bulletin f-2001. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work** [amendment approved 11/2/2025 to amend new construction permit cp-2025-002144 to document existing property line encroachment and changes to architectural and structural drawings for the existing encroachment as per approved plans.] [amendment approved 8/4/2026 to amend new construction permit cp-2025-002144 to subdivide the previously approved commercial tenant space into two (2) shell commercial spaces, to install an exterior accessible ramp, and to eliminate the cellar peco vault.]
- Demolition permit Jun 2025Completed
Complete demolition of an existing detached one-story, masonry and wood commercial building by hand and mechanical methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- General permit minor Apr 2025Expired
Ez permit standard: party wall protection permit obtain permits for the application of exterior wall sidings for the purpose of finishing walls exposed during demolition (including party walls and independent bearing walls abutting party walls) without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and design limitations below. any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. full demolition
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
Full demolition to create vacant lot
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Consolidated Laundries, 305 N 32nd St (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
Summer Winter Community Garden and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,400 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,600 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,600 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (1,900 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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