4134 Manayunk Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4134 Manayunk Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 3 not closed, and 38 violations.
- 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 4134 Manayunk Avenue 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. No open violations.
- Administrative permit Aug 2026Completed
For a certificate of occupancy for a multi-family household living for three(3) dwelling units. **no work approved on this permit**
- Commercial building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the legalization of work previously performed. for a level iii interior alterations to include a change in occupancy. for a multi-family household living for three(3) dwelling units. alterations to include installation of new wall partitions, provide finishes and furnishings throughout as per approved plans. all work to be done per approved plans.** if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work**iebc 2018**existing building not to be sprinklered** separate permits required for all other work**
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Install storm and sanitary curb traps complete with fresh air inlets and main house drains
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Install a new 200 amp service including; cable, conduit, meter socket, panel, breakers, grounding as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Expired
Replace storm & sanitary curb trap & fai pa20193530023 "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"
- Suppression permit Jan 2019Completed
Installation of residential fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13-d throughout a three (3) story structure with basement (single-family dwelling). this is a multi-purpose system utilizing a combined one inch (1") domestic and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. separate permits required for all plumbing work.
- Mechanical permit Jan 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2018Completed
Inside house drain and stack and install 2-toilets, 2-laves, 2-showers, 1-kitchen sink, 1-washer the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Dec 2018Completed
Install new 200amp service complete and rewire of single family home with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Addition permit Oct 2018Completed
Addition of third floor and roof deck on the third floor above 2nd fl at rear and interior renovation of existing structure as per plans
- Zoning permit Sep 2018Completed
For the erection of a third floor addition and for a roof deck on third floor level accessed through third floor to an existing single family attached structure (size and location as shown on the plan).
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
Make safe permit- for (repair failed retaining wall; remove what remains of tree that grew in wall and rebuild with like materials) to resolve case #615974. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #615974.
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,650 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
2,550 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,550 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,750 ft), Roxborough HS (4,900 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- 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 condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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