4142 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4142 Parkside Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 8 not closed, and 31 violations, 3 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 4142 Parkside Avenue 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. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Expired
Rewire the 4 units to code. existing electrical service to remain as per 2017 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
For the installation of an hvac system throughout a five (5) story multi-family dwelling to include new appliances, grilles / registers / diffusers, and associated ductwork. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see cp-2020-005326 for associated building permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2022Completed
For a new mechanical intallation to accomodate an existing structure. work to include the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Install 4 hot water heaters, 4 lavatories, 4 shower/tubs, 4 water closets, 4 washing machine boxes, 4 kitchen sinks and 4 hub drains according to the 2018 ppc.
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
Installation all new wiring,1200a service, generator, all em/exit lighting ,wiring of all units, wp outlets installed at juliet balconies, all 110v interconnected smoke alarms all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Commercial building permit May 2022Expired
For level ii alterations to include new partitions fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep work.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Installation of plumbing system for 28 family dwellings
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Supply and install new combined domestic & fire line supply and install new 2” water service supply new 2” meter (installed by pwd) supply and install (1) new 2” fire service main to building supply and install new 6” sewer line main to curb supply and install new 6” curb traps supply and install new 4” fresh air inlets supply and install new 4” sanitary & storm lines curb to building
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2022Completed
Combined automatic sprinkler & class i manual wet standpipe systems with two (2) inch fire service line & 2 1/2-inch backflow prevention (bfp) assembly to serve previously approved multi-family dwelling. automatic sprinkler system & standpipe systme installation per nfpa 13/14.
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Completed
Temporary 100 amp service as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit May 2021Completed
New construction of a five (5) story detached structure for use as twenty-eight (28) dwelling units as per approved plans. building required to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13 and include standpipes per nfpa 14. fire retardant treated studs and sheathing required for type iii construction. fire watch required per code bulletin f-2001.*2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work** amendment approved 12/16/22 amend new construction permit cp-2020-005326 to include 2 hour rated mechanical shaft as per approved plans.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Jg Hook, 1300 Belmont Ave (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
4801 West Jefferson and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,450 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,150 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
Inquiry CS (950 ft), Discovery CS (1,400 ft), School of the Future (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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