5208 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5208 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 2 not closed, and 31 violations, 3 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 5208 North 3rd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Replace house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2013Completed
Excavation of sidewalk to gain access to remove debris covering curb stop to allow water dept to have access to shout off water pa20131931370
- Electrical permit Jul 2012Completed
Complete rewire as per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2012Completed
15ft of 3in stack with new ideal bend, install new tub, toilet, and vanity, new 3/4" and 1/2" pex water line, new kitchen sink, new ht water heater (sfd)
- Alteration permit Jul 2012Expired
Interior alterations to include prepare previously stripped walls for insulation & sheetrock, install kitchen and bath, general restoration. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standards dated january 2011 . deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Demolition permit Apr 2012Expired
Interior demo due to fire. 1200 square feet. interior demolition of non load bearing walls and ceilings only. no other work allowed under this permit. contact streets department for dumpster permit and footway closure. no demolition to fire rated assemblies.
- Alteration permit Apr 2009Completed
Roof replacement, built-up (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 1710, 5338 N 5th St (1,150 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
4,300 ft
Cardone Industries 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
350 ft
Morrison, Andrew J., School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
300 ft
Morrison Andrew J Sch (300 ft), Marshall Thurgood (1,500 ft), Olney HS (1,550 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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