2840 North 4th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2840 North 4th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 2840 North 4th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2026Issued
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 2026Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain & 3/4" service.
- General permit minor Apr 2024Expired
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 Dec 2020Expired
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 Dec 2016Expired
Installation of water heater
- Alteration permit May 2016Completed
For the removal and reconstruction of front masonry wall and interior finish per submitted plan and manufacturer's installation instructions for veneer clips and anchors. no encroachment of right of way.
- Electrical permit May 2016Completed
Install 100a service w/30- circuit panel... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Use permit Mar 2016Completed
Space will be used to operate a family daycare
- Alteration permit Oct 2013Completed
Make safe per violation# 286422. call inspector and schedule an initial inspection prior to the start of work.
- Electrical permit Oct 2013Completed
Replace 100amp service for new 200 amp service and repair bad circuit in 1st and 2nd floor and rewire kitchen,bathroom and smoke detectors per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Electrical permit Mar 2013Completed
Install 100amp service with 20 circuit panel per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Alteration permit Mar 2012Expired
Applying for a make safe permit for sfd. repairs to rear wall and roof.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
3.0 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (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: Armandos Sunoco, 2701 N 5th St (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
2761 75 Palethorp Street and 9 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,600 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 5 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
550 ft
Pan American Academy CS (550 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (800 ft), Potter-Thomas Sch (1,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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