759 North 38th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 759 North 38th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 759 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Erection of an attached structure with cellar to use as single family household living, size and location as shown in the plan.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Repair curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2019Expired
Install 2 heat pumps on roof 2 air handlers with ductwork
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Expired
Install 3-toilets,3-lavs,2-tubs,1-kitchen sink,1-garbage disposal,1-water heater and 1-laundry w/m.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Residential building permit Jan 2016Issued
Updating the interior of my single family home.i will be framing,sheetrock,insulating,tiling, installing flooring and updating fixtures and cabinets.
- Residential building permit Dec 2015Issued
Applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2014Completed
Lateral pa201433581345(sfd)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Oct 2014Expired
300 square feet of interior alterations - single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work.
- Electrical permit Oct 2014Completed
Install 8-outlet 120v 20amp as per nec 2008 (sfd)
- Electrical permit Aug 2011Completed
See electrical drawings and fire alarm drawings,side to side units,350amp service,light fixtures,switches receptacles,hvac,120volts smoke detectors,kitchen equiptment tele/data.catv low voltage fire alarm system as per 2008 nec,nfpa-72.
- Electrical permit Jun 2011Completed
Installation of a fire alarm system as per 2008 nec,nfpa-72
- Mechanical permit Jun 2011Completed
Install five packaged terminal air conditioning units, one split system heat pump, toilet room exhaust ducts, one domestic kitchen hood exhaust duct, and a residential dryer vent in a newly constructed 4-unit congregate living facility.
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
400 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,600 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
700 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
1,000 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,000 ft), Belmont CS (1,900 ft), School of the Future (3,350 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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