4017 Cambridge Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4017 Cambridge Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 4017 Cambridge 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Issued
For level ii interior alterations to subdivide an existing bi-level tenant space (formerly space #2) to become space #2 at 1st floor and space #4 at 2nd floor with a fit-out and partial change in use and occupancy classification in space #4 to group f-2 artist studio & artisan industrial. existing building is not sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2021 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. if site conditions vary, contact design professsional prior to start of work.
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
Artist studios and artisan industrial.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Fire alarm device rough and install, including new fire alarm panel, horn strobes, smoke detectors pull stations and programing as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2025Completed
Level ii alterations with complete change of occupancy to create a community center with accessory office space on the second floor in an existing two (2) story building (see cp-2024-005387 for shell work) as per approved plans. building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep work**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Completed
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, ductless systems, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Install new wiring as per plans and 2017 nec. new wiring for light fixtures and receptacles. install 200 amp electrical service.*** fire alarm will be on separate permit by others. ***
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Fixture replacement with piping of drain lines to 2 bathrooms 1 toilet 1 lavatory 1st floor 1 toilet 1 lavatory 2nd floor 1 water heater 1- 3/4" backflow prevention device
- Commercial building permit Dec 2024Completed
For level i alterations for vacant commercial space at first and second floor levels. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. **separate permits and co required prior to occupancy** *amend 4/9/25; revise general construction value and type of construction per amended construction documents*
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
Public, civic, and institutional - community center
- General permit minor Nov 2024Completed
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. no alterations/repair permitted with this permit type.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
For the erection of an addition above an existing attached structure to include rear 2nd floor roof deck. size and location as per plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
Install a 300amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures normal & emergency, switches, sensors and receptacles. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. install equipment and devices on the existing fire alarm panel. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 8132, 3750 W Girard Ave (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,750 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
750 ft
School of the Future (750 ft), Inquiry CS (2,150 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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