4124 Poplar Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4124 Poplar Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 8 not closed, and 34 violations, 4 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 4124 Poplar 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2023Expired
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. install air handler, heat pump, ductwork, and 8 registers. heat pump located in back yard.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Expired
Taking out all original copper and cast replacing with pex and pvc 1-1/2 bathrooms (2) toilets (2) lavs, tub, kitchen sink, laundry box and hot water heater
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Expired
Install 200amp service complete with ground wire throughout building for outlets switches lighting and fixtures g.f.c.i smoke detector per nec code 2014
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Total wire of mfd (2 units). install new switches, outlets, gfci's, and smoke detectors, as per nec 2014. new 200 amp service (complete).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (installation of two (2) condensers each 1.5 tons to be located in backyard. installation of two (2) 96% high efficiency furnaces each 100,000 btu located in each respective apartment utility room. installation of ductwork in each apartment with registers/diffusers as follows: apartment one - 7 registers/diffusers apartment two - 9 registers/diffusers).
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Install: 3 wc, 3 lav, 2 hose bib, 2 kitchen sinks, 2 washer sink, 3 bathtubs, 2 water heaters
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Completed
For interior alteration include replacement /sistering joists, removal and erection on interior non-bearing walls and replacing window & doors and erection of fire rated walls and ceiling to existing structure to change in use as household living two (2) family dwelling units size and location as per plan. * separate permits required for plumbing, electric and mechanical. *
- Residential building permit Jan 2022Expired
Renovation per plans.
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- General permit minor Dec 2021Expired
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.
- Alteration permit May 2018Completed
Install stucco and siding. (sfd)
- Alteration permit Oct 2011Expired
Permit to remove and rebuild side wall at rear of property. new wall to be 8" cmu.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 147, Belmont Viola (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,250 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
200 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
1,450 ft
School of the Future (1,450 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (1,500 ft), Inquiry CS (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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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