2853 North 4th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2853 North 4th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 2853 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
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.
- Demolition permit Dec 2025Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2025-066450. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: (1) stucco c/w 2849 n. 4th. 6' chain link fence on side c/w 2845 n. 4th. 4' corral fence across front. no sidewalk. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Electrical permit Jun 2020Expired
Install a 100 amp service and rewire throughout an existing single family dwelling per 2014 nec. installation to be completed by fishing only.
- Residential building permit Dec 2018Issued
Change in occupancy with no change of occupancy classification. certificate of occupancy on this permit. removal of door. for use as a congregate living facility in an existing three (3) story structure. *per zba proviso - three (3) year temporary variance; for rooming house for maximum six (6) units in an existing structure. all occupants are capable of self preservation and self sustaining. no occupants under the jurisdiction of any court system.*
- Use permit Jul 2018Completed
Per zba proviso - three (3) year temporary variance; for rooming house for maximum six (6) units in an existing structure. all occupants are capable of self preservation and self sustaining. no occupants under the jurisdiction of any court system. no sign on this permit.
- Electrical permit Jul 2017Completed
Replace one receptacle... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Electrical permit Dec 2016Completed
Install a 200amp service, 3 gang meter socket with 3-100 disconnects, 1 -100amp circuit house sub panel as per 2008 nec (north district) no building permit on file
- Electrical permit Nov 2016Completed
Install a 200amp service with grounding to existing meter box as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Use permit Mar 2016Completed
Space will be used to operate a family daycare
- Alteration permit Oct 2014Completed
Masonry front wall - remove existing 2 story front masonry wall. replace with new 8 inch masonry wall on existing foundation. windows and door same location & shall comply with the 2009 international energy efficiency code, u factor of .35, and with emergency egress standards as per irc. new door opening for 36 inch door. horizontal reinforcement (durawall) every 24 inches. install returns into party walls for structural connection. flash and seal roof to new front. install 2 x 4 frame wall, r-19 insulation and sheetrock on interior front wall for finish. no other work allowed under this permit. *** the listed general contractor, blasco general contractor (reyes torres) has no employees as per notarized letter. all sub-contractors are to be licensed in the city of philadelphia, and listed on permit. a sub-contractors list is to be given to the inspector before any work starts.
- Use permit Mar 2014Completed
Use to duplex
- Electrical permit Nov 2011Completed
Installation of 100 amp service; (7)smoke alarms and doorbell; (6)receptacles, (4)light fixtures.. work in accordance with 2008 nec (paid for by phdc) single family building
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
2.9 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 (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
2761 75 Palethorp Street and 10 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,500 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
450 ft
Pan American Academy CS (450 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (800 ft), Potter-Thomas Sch (1,300 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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