1502 North 4th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1502 North 4th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 51 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 1502 North 4th 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Completed
In accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit - for the repair of front facade as per plan and engineer’s report to resolve case cf-2025-045711. 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-2025-045711
- General permit minor Sep 2025Expired
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 May 2021Expired
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 Apr 2021Completed
1" water service replacement amendment change to 3/4" water service replacement instead of 1".
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Replace 5" curb trap fai as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Install 10 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Feb 2019Completed
Rewire and install 200 amp service per 2008 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2019Completed
For the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Residential building permit Dec 2018Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard including exterior stucco wall covering per the standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. *contractor has no employees per notarized letter*
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install 200amp service,100amp subpanel and wire sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2018Expired
Install 2 hvac units with ductwork (sfd)
- Residential building permit Oct 2018Issued
Remodel frame bedroom install new kitchen, repair floor and tile bathroom and kitchen baement wall.
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, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Russell Glass Co, 1401 N American St (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
1500 06 N 5th Street and 23 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,250 ft
Starkey Chemical Process Co and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,100 ft
Ludlow James R Sch (1,100 ft), Moffet John Sch (1,850 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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