8 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 11 not closed, and 60 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 8 North 3rd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Administrative permit Sep 2025Completed
For the documentations of a certificate of occupancy for eating and drinking establishments-prepared food shop at first floor only. *******************************no work approved on this permit. ****************************************
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Completed
For an alteration to an existing mechanical system to accommodate the 4th and 5th floor of an existing structure. work to include the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Install new lights normal & emergency, switches & receptacle outlets on the 4th & 5th floors. provide power for the hvac unit. install a new 30 amp fused disconnect switch & feeder for the existing freight elevator. install a new 200 amp fused disconnect switch, feeder & 200 amp panel c. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Commercial building permit Feb 2024Completed
For level 2 alteration to the 4th and 5th floor of an attched 5-story structure of type iiia construction as per plans. for a certificate of occupancy for artist studio space with layout as show. the entire building must be protected with a sprinkle system designed per nfpa 13 standards and standpipes designed per nfpa 14 standards.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Replace 3/4" backflow device.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2023Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13 throughout the entire building with 4” fire service and 4" backflow prevention assembly. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2023Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2023-001385 to install fire sprinkler system according to plan
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Replace light fixtures and outlets throughout as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit Feb 2023Completed
For change of occupancy at basement to 3rd floor (group b) with 4th & 5th floor to be vacant. and level ii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chem Heritage Foundation, 313 Chestnut St (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,300 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia 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
450 ft
United States Custom House. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
500 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (500 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,850 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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