2003 South 4th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2003 South 4th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 3 not closed, and 42 violations, 5 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 2003 South 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Install 2- hose bibs; 1- hot water heater; 1- kitchen sink; 2- lavatories; 2- tub/shower; 2- water closets
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
200 amp service upgrade with new 40 circuit main breaker panel. rewire house as per 2014 nec. install all new recessed lights, switches, outlets, hardwired smoke detectors. install cable and cat6 lines for data and tv.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (1300 square foot, 92% 60000, 2.5 ton ac and coil, 10 supply, 2 main returns, rehab).
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Expired
In wall plumbing of a two bath one kitchen home with 2 hose bibs ,washing machine
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Replace house drain, curb trap & fai pa20200581574 "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"
- Residential building permit Jul 2019Completed
For demolition of rear garage structure and the erection of rear addition as part of an attached structure and interior alteration;for continues use as household living single family dwelling. size and location as per plan. * separate permits required for electric and mechanical.*
- Zoning permit Jul 2019Completed
For demolition of rear garage structure and the erection of rear addition as part of an attached structure for continues use as household living single family dwelling. size and location as shown in the application.
- General permit minor Oct 2018Completed
Interior demo of non load bearing walls only no structual work on this permit
- Electrical permit Jan 2018Abandoned
Lights,receptacles,hvac,appliance hook up,200amp service and exhaust fans per 2008 nec (sfd)south district
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
3 wc,3 sinks,2 bath tubs,1 stand pipe and 1 kitchen sink,curb trap,fai,lateral and water service pa20170660020(sfd)the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code, 2004. self certifications 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".
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
3 wc,3 sinks,2 bath tubs,1 stand pipe and 1 kitchen sink,curb trap,fai,lateral and water service pa20170660020(sfd)the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code, 2004. self certifications are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft i
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
3 wc,3 sinks,1 stand pipe,2 bath tub and 1 kitchen sink,curb trap,fai,3/4 water service pa20170660022 (sfd)the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code, 2004. self certifications 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".
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
Superfund site
1.4 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
800 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp 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
650 ft
Furness Horace HS (650 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,750 ft), Southwark Sch (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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