47 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 47 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 10 not closed, and 52 violations, 11 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 47 North 3rd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Commercial building permit Mar 2025Expired
For level ii alterations to an existing building for use as a gorcery store (m occupancy) on the first floor, with residential units on floors two, three and four (r-3 occupancy with two (2) dwelling units), alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. **permit includes work to be legalized**
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- General permit minor Dec 2023Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. shingles to be timberline hdz in color "charcoal." no work to front façade as part of this permit, no work to exterior windows or doors as part of this permit, no work to front of dormer, no capping or other changes to the front of dormer or removal of the wood piece at the top of the sides of the dormer as per phc.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2023Completed
Partial demolition and reconstruction of existing greenhouse style wall and roof. alterations to consist of metal stud bearing walls, and roof framing in existing locations-no change to existing footprint. **separate permits to be required for any plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression system installations. **
- Commercial building permit Mar 2023Completed
For structural repairs to floor framing and sheathing in an existing building per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Nov 2022Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries; retail sales - consumer goods
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Expired
Add ada compliant bathroom, kitchen sink and washing machine stand pipe
- Commercial building permit Jun 2022Expired
For level ii alteration to the 1st floor and basement of existing attached building without change of occupancy classification to create a personal care. building is not required to be sprinklered. separate permits required for mep & fp work.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Piping in new kitchen sink and in wall washing machine box as per ppc 2018
- Zoning permit Apr 2022Issued
Personal services
- Commercial building permit Apr 2022Expired
For level ii interior alterations per approved plans (with no change in occupancy). separate building permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
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
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Snydermans Gulf, 250 N 2nd St (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 6 more within a mile. 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
950 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (950 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,150 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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