848 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 848 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 2 not closed, and 17 violations, 3 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 848 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Expired
Install new 4" backflow device
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
Personal services
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Furnish and install (1) new 200amp single phase panel board with meter socket fed from existing end box for existing retail space. no interior wiring as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
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.
- Site / utility permit Mar 2019Completed
New construction - foundation only permit which includes excavation, footings and foundation walls as per approved plans. separate permits required for all additional work.
- Site / utility permit Nov 2018Completed
New construction: exterior plumbing; aka 854 north third st; stormwater management system as per philadelphia water department (pwd) approved drawings, pwd tracking fy-18-nrds-5015-01- the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Demolition permit Oct 2018Completed
For the complete demolition of the semi-detached one-story and two-story structures by hand, hand held tools and mechanical devices. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to maintained during all demolition activities. *seperate streets department permit require for closure of right of way. *21 day posing and notice waived per a-303.2 (subject to a variance) *a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc.*asbestos remediation required prior to start of work.
- Zoning permit Oct 2018Completed
For the complete demolition of all structures on the lot for the relocation of lot lines to create one(1) lot from seven(7) deeded lots in seven opa ac numbers (854 n 3rd, 302,304,306, 308 poplar, 858,860 n 3rd )..(size and location as shown on the application)
- Zoning permit Oct 2018Completed
For the complete demolition of all structures on the lot for the relocation of lot lines to create one(1) lot from seven(7) deeded lots in seven opa ac numbers (854 n 3rd, 302,304,306, 308 poplar, 858,860 n 3rd )..(size and location as shown on the application)
- Zoning permit Oct 2018Completed
For the complete demolition of all structures on the lot for the relocation of lot lines to create one(1) lot from seven(7) deeded lots in seven opa ac numbers (854 n 3rd, 302,304,306, 308 poplar, 858,860 n 3rd )..(size and location as shown on the application)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
Seal lateral remove house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug per section p-606.1 of the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - "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"
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
Tenant fitout for a business use on the first floor with accessory storage in the basement. work includes construction of private office and accessible toilet room on the first floor and non-load bearing partitions in the basement as per plans. separate permits required for m, e, p. new construction permit issued under a/p#587083.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 801 805 N 2nd St, 801 805 N 2nd St (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
800 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,700 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
250 ft
Ortlieb, Henry F., Company Bottling House 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
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
1,250 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,250 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,600 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,900 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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