527 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 527 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 2 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 527 North 3rd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Installation of 200 amp mlo electrical panel and provide power for automatic gate and future ev charging stations as per 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
New light fixtures, devices, and branch wiring as per 2017 nec. telecommunications cabling and devices. fire alarm devices to be removed and reinstalled at existing location to accommodate new wall finishes. allw ork is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2018 phila fire code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2021Completed
For alterations to the existing hvac system including relocate [7] existing thermostats, furnish and install [27] diffusers and [1] new vav with ductwork as per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2021Completed
Relocate (37) sprinkler heads on the 3rd & 4th floors to accommodate layout as per nfpa 13 see cp-2021 004540
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Provide labor and material to disconnect [1] water closet, [1] lavatory, [1] shower and [1] kitchen sink. furnish and install [1] water closet, [1] lavatory, [2] sinks, provide labor and material to extend from existing domestic cold water, domestic water, sanitary and vent at closest to new fixture locations
- Commercial building permit Jul 2021Completed
For interior alterations on the third and fourth floors of an existing office building, to include new interior partitions and interior finishes, as per approved plans.
- General permit minor Jul 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.
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Issued
Renovation: lights, power & low voltage as per nec 2008
- Mechanical permit Oct 2017Completed
For the installation of a new hvac system with associated duct work and fifteen (15) registers/diffusers (1st floor), per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression.
- Suppression permit Aug 2017Completed
Relocation of 24 existing fire sprinkler heads
- Alteration permit Jun 2017Completed
No change in use and occupancy classification. interior alterations (prescriptive method) as per approved plans. separate permit required for mep and fire suppression work.
- Electrical permit Jul 2014Completed
60' 4"conduit for fiber per 2008 (cell site)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Snydermans Gulf, 250 N 2nd St (1,050 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
700 704 N Third Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 4 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
2,550 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (2,550 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (3,250 ft), Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (3,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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