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4042 Dexter Street, Philadelphia

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Does 4042 Dexter Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 2 not closed, and 31 violations.
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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
What natural disasters is 4042 Dexter Street at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.

  1. Plumbing permit Dec 2025Issued

    Repair sewer leaking in basement. repair/replace ct, fai & md from back of house to curb.

  2. Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed

    Replace storm and sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlets and main drains replace 2 area drains

  3. General permit minor Feb 2023Expired

    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.

  4. Plumbing permit Jan 2013Completed

    Install new storm & santiary curb trap,fai, & 4" main drain thru building wall pa20130141049

  5. Plumbing permit Jun 2010Completed

    Replace water heater

  6. Plumbing permit Nov 2008Completed

    Replace water heater

  7. Mechanical permit Dec 2007Completed

    Install new hvac including air condition as per plans 9 see a/p 122086 for plans)

  8. Mechanical permit Dec 2007Completed

    Install new hvac including air condition as per plans ( see a/p 122086 for plans)

  9. Mechanical permit Dec 2007Completed

    Install new hvac including air condition as per plans (see a/p 122086 for plans)

  10. Mechanical permit Dec 2007Completed

    Install new hvac including air condition as per plans

  11. Plumbing permit Oct 2007Completed

    Replacing (2) curb traps

  12. Electrical permit Jun 2007Completed

    Install 200a svs complete. run branch circuitry for 35 recepts, 15 sws,. install hw smokes with battery backup as per 2005 nec (north dist)

Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections

Safety and environment

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.

FEMA National Risk Index, census tract

Brownfield site

2,350 ft

133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.

EPA ACRES Brownfields

Toxic release facility

1,750 ft

Richardsapex Inc and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.

EPA Toxics Release Inventory

Radon potential

High

Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.

EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map

Nearest public schools

2,200 ft

Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,200 ft), Dobson James Sch (5,200 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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  • Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
  • This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
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