737 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 737 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 8 not closed, and 35 violations, 14 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 737 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2025Completed
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. installation of two unico high velocity systems with heat pump condensers, ductwork, & 48 diffusers.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Rewire the whole house. install receptacles by code in the basement,1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor, 35 switches and 25 light fixtures ,25 recessed lights. wire for kitchen circuits, appliances and island receptacle. wire for hvac and water heater. wire for laundry room. wire for bathrooms and closets. install new electrical service 200 amp. install new meter socket, electrical panel and new breakers.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Supply and drainage for 5.5 baths, 1 laundry & 1 kitchen. 19 fixtures.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Residential building permit Feb 2023Completed
The renovation of an existing 3-story single family home including a 1, 2, and 3 story addition in the rear, new windows in existing openings, new partitions, kitchens and baths. details as shown in the plan. amendment 5/4/2023: removal of rear portion of existing 3rd story; no other changes on this permit. details as shown on revised plan.
- Residential building permit Dec 2022Completed
For the repair of an existing masonry wall on the exterior rear of an existing structure, as per engineer’s plan.
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Completed
**amendment 4/11/2023: removal of rear portion of existing 3rd story; no other changes on this permit.** for the erection of an addition (w/roof decks) to the rear 1st and 2nd stories of an existing attached structure, size and location as shown on plan/application.
- Zoning permit Nov 2022Completed
For the lot adjustment to create one (1) new lot from three (3) existing lots (733 n 3rd st, 735 n 3rd st, and 735r n 3rd st), size and location as shown on plan/application.
- General permit minor Oct 2022Completed
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.
- General permit minor Oct 2022Expired
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.
- General permit minor Oct 2022Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
Replace 3/4" water service - pa1# 2018-1983102 - "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
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
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 801 805 N 2nd St, 801 805 N 2nd St (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
300 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
1,500 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
150 ft
St. John's Church and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
150 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
1,600 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,600 ft), Bodine William W HS (1,750 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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