2017 North 4th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2017 North 4th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 48 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 violations, 23 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 2017 North 4th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 23 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-004457
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Reapir/replace ct, fai & main drain.
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-004457
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2026Issued
For the installation of a new fire suppression system and 1” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2025-004457
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2025-004457
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-004457
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2025Completed
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. replace existing furnace only, in like & kind, with 95% 60k btu gas furnace. using existing ductwork.
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached three (3) story structure with a roof deck and roof deck access structure above. for use as a single family household living. building to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within nine (9) feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third party agency.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached building with a roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Partial interior main drain, yard drain
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2024Completed
For the installation of a one-inch fire service line, one-inch backflow preventer and fire sprinklered system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13r.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Us Capital Investments 6, 512 W Montgomery Ave (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
2001 03 N American St and 35 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 4 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
700 ft
McKinley William Sch (700 ft), The U School: Innovative Lab (1,650 ft), Welsh John Sch (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.2 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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