4117 Tower Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4117 Tower Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 6 not closed, and 14 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 4117 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Issued
This application is to legalize the deck at the rear second floor of an existing attached building. details as shown on the plan. no other work inlcuded.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
To legalize the deck at the rear second floor of an existing attached building. size and location as shown on plans.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2019Expired
Install new fire suppression system and 1" combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire structure. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2019Expired
Install new fire suppression system and 1" combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire structure. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Residential building permit Jul 2019Expired
For the erection of an attached structure, pilothouse for the repair and maintenance only. size and location as shown in the application.
- Residential building permit Jul 2019Expired
For the erection of an attached structure (maximum ht 43.5'); pilothouse for the repair and maintenance for a single family household living size and location as shown in the application.**see ap#959371 for plans.**
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2019Completed
For the erection of an attached structure (maximum ht 43.5'); pilothouse for the repair and maintenance for a single family household living size and location as shown in the application.
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2019Completed
For the erection of an attached structure (maximum ht 43.5'); pilothouse for the repair and maintenance only for a single family household living. size and location as shown in the application
- Zoning permit Feb 2019Completed
For the lot adjustment to create two(2) lots ( parcel # 1 and parcel # 2) from one(1) opa account ( 4111 tower street n front street). size and location as shown in the application.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2012Completed
Water heater replacement, single family dwelling
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 (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,200 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
2,700 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,700 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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