732 North 38th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 732 North 38th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 41 permits, 3 not closed, and 39 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 732 North 38th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
New construction of a two story single-family structure as per approved plan nte 38' in height, turn key affordable housing program
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Issued
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2020-001700 installation of a mitsubishi 2 ton mini split system with 6 diffusers and condenser in rear
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
New construction of an attached structure.for use as a single-family dwelling **irc 2015**building to be sprinklered as per nfpa 13d throughout**additional permits required for any mechanical, electrical plumbing or fire suppression work**
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
New construction plumbing, rough plumbing, underground water and sewer services. ppc 2018
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2021Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1" combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Zoning permit Nov 2020Expired
For partial demolition of existing structure to remove shed. for the erection of a one story addition above two story portion. size and location as shown on plans.
- Residential building permit Oct 2020Completed
New construction of an attached structure.for use as a single-family dwelling **irc 2015**building to be sprinklered as per nfpa 13d throughout**additional permits required for any mechanical, electrical plumbing or fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Apr 2020Completed
For the erection of an attached structure. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Repair and replace supply and sanitary drain lines as needed, replace fixtures; one kitchen sink, one laundry tub, one toilet, one lav., one shower, one hot water tank as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Electrical permit May 2019Completed
On an existing service,install 9-hardwired smoke/carbon detectors throughout unit using fishing method where necessary as per 2014 nec (west district)
- Mechanical permit May 2019Completed
Remove/replace warm air furnace. repair related duct work ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
650 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,800 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
950 ft
230 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,050 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,050 ft), Belmont CS (1,800 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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