2857 North 4th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2857 North 4th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 4 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 2857 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
4 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.
- General permit minor Oct 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
1 bath, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 1 garbage disposal, 1 water heater, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jun 2019Completed
Install 200amp service electrical rewire/devices int/ext as per 2014 nec
- Alteration permit Jun 2019Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- 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.*
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Completed
Make safe permit- for install missing 2x6 studs at rear 2nd fl. install 5/8" anchor bolts at 24' vertical spacing with 4' minimum enbedment with epoxy.install triple 2x8 header for cantilever floor framing. install simpson hurricane tie for lifting force prevention, as per engineer's report, to resolve case #627643. 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 #627643.
- 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
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 (1,100 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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