4045 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4045 Baltimore Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 4 not closed, and 3 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 4045 Baltimore Avenue 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2026Issued
For the repair to exterior building elements as shown on the approved plan. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work. **subject to the following conditions of approval from the philadelphia historical commission: phc staff review of masonry pointing sample in the field required for final approval. phc staff review of brick, stone, or other masonry sample in the field required for final approval.
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Install new 200 amp service from building switch gear in 2" conduit above drop ceiling in parking garage install new 200 amp ppc (panel) on purposed dish equip platform install new 100 amp circuit from dish ppc to bts cabinet install ground rind around new dish equipment platform ground all equipment to ground ring as per 2017 nec
- General permit Feb 2023Expired
For the installation of rooftop antennas as per plans.
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Issued
- install three (3) panel antennas w/ 3 ovps (1ea. per sector) - install six (6) rrus (2 per sector) - install 3 dc cables & 3 fiber trunks (in cable tray) - install one (1) equipment platform w/h-frame, at grade - install 1 equipment cabinet, 1 telco fiber box, 1 ppc cabinet and 1 gps unit on equipment platform - install 6' high chain link fence w/ gate around equipment platform along with all other previously approved uses.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Expired
New backflow device
- Administrative permit Jul 2019Completed
Tco for the 4th and 5th floor.
- Administrative permit Jun 2019Completed
Tco for 1st,2nd & 3rd levels. 1st level exterior parking lot & lobby
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Install curb trap & fresh air inlet pa20191304144 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical permit Jan 2019Completed
For the installation of a mechanical system to include registers/diffusers, supply/exhaust ductwork, roof top units and all other work as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical and plumbing work.
- Electrical permit Jan 2019Completed
Installation of new electrical system for 39 living units & 1 commercial space,2000amp service,25kw generator,branch wiring of receptacles and lighting.install em/exit lighting.install only power to hvac equipment and install power only to fire pump per 2008 nec (mixed use)install new fire alarm per nfpa 72
- Suppression permit Nov 2018Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13, with a 6-inch fire service line, for the installation of a wet standpipe system at exit stairs, a new backflow prevention assembly, and a fire pump in accordance with nfpa 20, as per approved plans. **fire pump room to be rated with minimum 1-hour fire rated construction** all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
New construction: interior plumbing: 6 story structure; 49 dwelling units; (306) fixtures; 54 water heaters -the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Va Med Ctr, 3900 Woodland Ave (1,400 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
1,900 ft
Good Humor Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Woodland Terrace. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,350 ft
Penn Alexander Sch (1,350 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,500 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (3,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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