4048 North 8th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4048 North 8th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 4048 North 8th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Completed
Distribution panel - 30 space panel, (19) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (11) switch replacement, (5) ground fault receptacle, (3) replace fixture, (2) 3-way switch replacement, replace dining room fixture, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Installation of rooftop mounted 4.1kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2017 nec and per ez standard.
- General permit minor Aug 2024Expired
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 Aug 2024Completed
Replace 100 amp panel and service replace 10 switches and 6 outlets install 3 dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires)for frig, dinning room and living room install bedroom fixture install exterior fixture with motion detector on front porch replace switch in middle bedroom
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Expired
*replacing tub and under floor plumbing in second floor bath *replace about 20feet of soil pipe in pvc *replace 15 feet of vent stack in pvc piping
- General permit minor May 2022Completed
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 Mar 2021Completed
Fresh air inlet only
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Expired
Replace 3/4" water service-pa1#20200652530-"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"
- Plumbing permit Jun 2012Completed
Curb trap, main house drain, rear yard drain and partial stack(sfd)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2012Completed
3/4" water service
- Mechanical permit Jan 2012Completed
Install 1 ducane hvac unit (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2011Completed
Installation of water supply and waste pipe to shower stall, lav and water closet in bathroom and kitchen sink. install utility tub for washer machine.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Septa Luzerne Depot, 3900 N 10th St (850 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Harry Miller Corp and 5 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
1,000 ft
McClure Alexander K Sch (1,000 ft), Esperanza Cyber CS (2,050 ft), Cayuga School (2,150 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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