4116 Tower Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4116 Tower Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 10 violations, 6 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 4116 Tower 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. 6 open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Expired
**make safe permit** for temporary bracing of retaining wall to comply with violation case #cf-2024-115609. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on the violations. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Expired
Install a new 3/4'' backflow preventer.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Install new 3/4'' domestic back-flow preventer.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Install new 3/4'' domestic back-flow preventer.
- Electrical permit May 2019Completed
200 amp conduit outside for drop/tail 40 circuit and grounding, per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2017Completed
Replace fai(sfd)pa20173620439 "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 2017Completed
5" lateral,curb trap,fai and house drain pa2017100494 (sfd)- "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 2017Completed
5" lateral,curb trap,fai and house drain pa2017100494 (sfd)- "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 2017Completed
5" lateral,curb trap,fai and house drain pa2017100494 (sfd)- "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"
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Install 200amp service with 40 circuit main breaker panel,40 recessed fixtures,interconnected smoke alarms and co2 detectors,3 phone and 3 cable as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Install 200amp service with 40 circuit main breaker panel,40 recessed fixtures,interconnected smoke alarms and co2 detectors,3 phone and 3 cable as per 2008 nec (north district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (1,100 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,750 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,750 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,750 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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