4053 Cambridge Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4053 Cambridge Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 4053 Cambridge 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of a new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2" main fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 950 xlt2bfss backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2026Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2026-001330 install new 2" fire service from street to building supply and install all required sprinklers, piping, hangers and fittings per nfpa 13
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
New construction of mixed use building.exterior installation of curb trap, fai, main drain, and1 1/2" water distribution pipe. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof extension for piping located in and serving commercial space.. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Commercial building permit Nov 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure. structure for use as a vacant commerical space (front part of first floor, use registration & fit-out permits required prior to occupancy) and multi-family (three (3) dwelling units) household living. sprinklered through per nfpa 13. separate permits required for plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire suppression. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc.
- Site / utility permit Nov 2025Issued
Site / utility permit for cp-2025-000660
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Completed
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. install 90k btu furnace, 3.5 ton ac, ductwork, & 10 diffusers
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Installing 4 toilets, 1 tub, 2 showers, 4 sinks
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Install 200 amp service, install , outlets, switches, lights, gfi's ,smokes and carbons throughout
- Residential building permit Aug 2023Completed
Ez permit standards 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e., digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* approved scope of work the approved alterations for this permit are limited to non-structural alterations throughout the first and second floor per submitted engineer letter. removal and installation of interior non-loadbearing partition walls and finishes throughout the property, no basement. • construction of 2 bathrooms including astm c630 water-resistant gypsum backer board, fixtures and finishes. • application of vinyl siding to exterior walls • installation of new windows units in existing openings. • installation of kitchen finishes and casework. • interior non-structural alterations to first and second floor levels. - painting the interior of the property location of work• work will occur on the first and second floor of the existing building, as well as on the exterior front and rear. to replace siding/windows as needed.
- Zoning permit Nov 2022Issued
For the erection of an attached structure; for use as a vacant commerical space (use registration required prior to occupancy) as permitted in cmx-2 zoning district with multi-family (three (3) dwelling units) household living above; size and location as shown in the application/plan. amendment #1: amend to change to rear building footprint, no change in gross square footage, as per amended plan.
- General permit minor Apr 2019Expired
Repair shed floor w/underlayment and tile
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
Toxic release facility
3,500 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
700 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
950 ft
School of the Future (950 ft), Inquiry CS (1,900 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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