4047 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4047 Ludlow Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 3 not closed, and 7 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 4047 Ludlow 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Installation of a 7.600 kw solar system, consisting of (10) longi solar lr5-54habb-400m, and (1) tesla solar inverter 7.6 kw (1538000-xx-y) as per 2017 nec. in accordance with attached ez standard
- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
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- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
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- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
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- General permit minor Mar 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 Nov 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (installation of new hvac system as part of renovation of single-family home (previously permitted under rp-2020-014673).total 9 registers, 2 returns/diffusers, 16 seer 3-ton ac-tonnage, 80000 btus, 2-stage 96%afue).
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet and sewer line ppc 2018
- General permit minor May 2021Completed
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 Mar 2021Completed
For the construction/ alterations and remodeling throughout an existing attached structure to enclude replacement and relocation of existing stairs. for a single family household living. as per plans. ***************************no underpinning on this application.***** separate permits are required for plumbing, mech., or electrical work.*********************************
- Residential building permit Feb 2021Completed
For the construction/ alterations and remodeling throughout an existing attached structure to enclude replacement and relocation of existing stairs. for a single family household living. as per plans. ******************no underpinning on this application.***** separate permits are required for plumbing, mech., or electrical work.********************************* amendment: reconfiguration of bathrooms and bedrooms on second and third floors. reconfigured stairs on all floors. interior changes only. no change to exterior.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
For the construction/ alterations and remodeling throughout an existing attached structure to enclude replacement and relocation of existing stairs. for a single family household living. as per plans. ***************************no underpinning on this application.***** separate permits are required for plumbing, mech., or electrical work.*********************************
- Electrical permit Sep 2020Completed
Renovation of existing single-family home. no change to height/envelope. interior demolition of non-load-bearing walls and new fixtures/finishes as shown in plans. repair and patching of existing roof deck on 3rd-floor plane. repair of existing fence around roof deck. structural work: demo of existing stairs where shown and new stairs where shown. new opening in roof for new skylight. new structural supports around new skylight and existing stairwell as shown. sistering of dilapidated floor joists on third floor, and on roof around existing skylight.
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Parks Sausage Co, 4200 Sansom St (750 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
250 ft
Modern Laundry and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,300 ft
Good Humor Corp and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Bell Telephone Exchange Building. 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
550 ft
Robeson HS for Human Services (550 ft), Penn Alexander Sch (1,750 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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