1015 North 4th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1015 North 4th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 3 not closed, and 6 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 1015 North 4th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Issued
Repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Replacing curb trap & fai
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
New 120v 20amp dedicated line for new powder room, 2 new 4" led wafer light, new gfci rec, new single pole switch.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Install new toilet and install new sink.
- Residential building permit May 2024Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one-family dwelling as per the attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permited in the basement.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Expired
Install 30ft main drain & 3 area drains
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
Replace the existing gas furnace and comdensor *see rp-2021-002259
- Residential building permit Nov 2021Completed
Make safe permit- for repairs to the main roof per engineer's reportto resolve case cf-2021-043536. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6? in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2021-043536.
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. as per the engineer's sealed letter: interior alteration, with new drywall thru-out, and new bathroom, kitchen, cabinet, flooring.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2021Completed
Make safe permit to resolve case violation # cf-2021-043531 to repair fire-damaged roof, pilothouse, and chimney as per approved engineered plans and engineer report. size and location as shown on plans. separate permit required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. as per the engineer's sealed letter: interior alteration, with new drywall thru-out, and new bathroom, kitchen, cabinet, flooring.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Sta, 601 Girard Ave (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 ft
1019 27 N 3rd Street and 13 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,500 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
High-voltage line
1,250 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
350 ft
Bodine William W HS (350 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,350 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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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