2959 North 4th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2959 North 4th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 2959 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. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Issued
Replace existing 100 amp electrical service with a new 100 amp electrical service. price includes cable, meter can , panel, circuit breakers and grounding as per nec 2017
- General permit minor Oct 2023Completed
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 Oct 2023Completed
Replacing under floor plumbing in bathroom, new toilet, lav sink & bath tub
- General permit minor May 2023Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2023Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace oil furnace 80% efficient, 98,000 kbtu
- Mechanical permit Nov 2017Completed
Ahvac permit - replace oil furnace as per ez permit - for the installation of the oil furnace as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2016Completed
Installation of (1) hvac unit (including ductwork and all associated accessories).
- Plumbing permit Feb 2013Completed
Replace 3/4" water service from main to meter
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Armandos Sunoco, 2701 N 5th St (1,650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 ft
3100 3124 N 5th Street and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,900 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 7 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
Pan American Academy CS (700 ft), Potter-Thomas Sch (1,050 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (1,350 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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