4049 Filbert Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4049 Filbert Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 3 not closed, and 26 violations, 9 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 4049 Filbert 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace the existing unit with the same type: 97% afue gas furnace, 80,000 btu; no new ductwork.no new ductwork is part of this permit, appliance replacement like in kind only.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Expired
Replace toilet, shower/tub, lav
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Ct, fai
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
Replace water service as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Jun 2018Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa20181631392 "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"
- General permit minor Dec 2017Expired
Ez permit stadard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2015Completed
Installation of (2) heat pump systems, 2-ton (including ductwork/associated accessories). sfd
- Electrical permit Jul 2015Completed
Rewire and 200amp service per 2008 nec (sfd)west district
- Mechanical permit Jun 2015Completed
Install (3) heat pumps with ductwork. sfd
- Alteration permit May 2015Completed
Interior alterations
- Alteration permit Apr 2015Completed
Interior/exterior alterations; repair existing rear bay per submitted plan. separate permtis required for electric; plumbing and mechanical.
- Electrical permit Mar 2015Completed
200a service & rewire as per nec 2008
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Parks Sausage Co, 4200 Sansom St (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
350 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
4,700 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department 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
200 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
800 ft
Robeson HS for Human Services (800 ft), Penn Alexander Sch (2,300 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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