547 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 547 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 11 not closed, and 47 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 547 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
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace 1" water service.
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
Personal services; personal services
- General permit Feb 2024Completed
For the installation of one illuminated flat wall sign. size and location as shown on application/plan. separate permit required for electric.
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Completed
For the erection of flat wall sign
- Commercial building permit Apr 2021Expired
For exterior work only. for the addition of decorative fixture to the exterior facade of an existing structure as per approved plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2020Expired
For the installation of a mechanical/fuel-gas system for a group b occupancy (offices) throughout a single-story attached structure, as per plans; includes associated ductwork, registers, diffusers, grilles, and appliances; see ap#986549 for building permit.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Expired
7 toilets, 7 lav sinks, 1 mop sink 2018 phila plumbing code
- Electrical permit Jul 2020Completed
Rough-in permit for ep-2020-002708 install electrical throughout as per engineer plans
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
7 toilets, 7 lav sinks, 1 mop sink 2018 phila plumbing code
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2020Expired
For the installation of a new mechanical/hvac system throughout an existing three (3) story attached structure to be used as group b (offices) at the bsmt-3rd flrs, as per plans; see ap#928388 for alterations permit.
- Administrative permit Dec 2019Completed
Temp. cert. of occupancy
- Commercial building permit Oct 2019Expired
Amendment: for the amendment of previously approved permit #986549 to document the erection of partition walls, change in layout and infill of existing opening as shown per plans. space for use as a business/professional office. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. original: for interior alterations to the existing one story structure, to include new interior partitions and interior finishes, as per approved plans.
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
2.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 039, 276 Spring Garden St (150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,600 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,750 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,750 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,500 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.0 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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