700 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 700 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 3 not closed, and 14 violations.
- 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 700 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain
- Commercial building permit Nov 2023Expired
For level i alterations and change in occupancy at basement and first floor of an existing building. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
Personal services
- Site / utility permit Sep 2023Expired
For sitework per approved plan.
- Alteration permit May 2017Completed
For the erection of a canopy structure to include foundation installation, steel framing, and metal seam roof.
- Use permit Feb 2017Completed
For the establishment of unity of use to create one (1) lot for zoning purposes with restrictive covenants, agreements and easements to be recorded by deed to bind current and future owners of the contiguous four(4) parcels ( 700-02 n 03rd st, 704 n 03rd st, 309 and 311 fairmount ave ) ( see app# 725651 for plans)
- Use permit Feb 2017Completed
For the establishment of unity of use to create one (1) lot for zoning purposes with restrictive covenants, agreements and easements to be recorded by deed to bind current and future owners of the contiguous four(4) parcels ( 700-02 n 03rd st, 704 n 03rd st, 309 and 311 fairmount ave ) ( see app# 725651 for plans)
- Use permit Feb 2017Completed
For the establishment of unity of use to create one (1) lot for zoning purposes with restrictive covenants, agreements and easements to be recorded by deed to bind current and future owners of the contiguous four(4) parcels ( 700-02 n 03rd st, 704 n 03rd st, 309 and 311 fairmount ave ) ( see app# 725651 for plans)
- Zoning/use permit Feb 2017Completed
For the erection of one(1) s/f free-standing sign (78 sf area) accessory to community group and events (assembly and entertainment). size and location as shown in the application.
- Zoning/use permit Feb 2017Completed
For the erection of a canopy at 311 fairmount ave and for the relocation of existing shed at 309 fairmount ave; for the erection of a s/f free-standing sign ( 78 sf area ) and for the legalization of a 14' high fence at side and for the legalization of a 15 ft high fence at rear of the property for the expension of community group and events ( assembly and entertainment ) at 700 n 03rd st at first floor and existing two(2) family household living above. size and location as shown in the application.
- Use permit Jan 2017Closed
For the establishment of unity of use to create one (1) lot for zoning purposes with restrictive covenants, agreements and easements to be recorded by deed to bind current and future owners of the contiguous four(4) parcels ( 700-02 n 03rd st, 704 n 03rd st, 309 and 311 fairmount ave ) ( see app# 725651 for plans)
- Administrative permit Feb 2013Completed
Certificate of occupancy for a buisness office for a mail box/shipping store on the ground floor of an existing one (1) story building. no alterations or construction to be done. compliance with fire and property maintenance codes prior to occupancy.
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
2.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Kobryn Prop, 603 - 617 N American St (450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
50 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 3 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
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
St. John's Church. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
350 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
1,500 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,500 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,050 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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