4159 Mantua Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4159 Mantua Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 11 not closed, and 60 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 4159 Mantua 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
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13 throughout the entire building with 2” fire service and 2" backflow prevention assembly. 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 Sep 2026Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2026-001949 install a fire sprinkler system per nfpa 13r
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
For 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 and per 2021 imc. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Installation of the new 400 amp electrical service and service equipment. full wiring throughout lights, outlets, and smoke alarms as per 2020 nec. installation of the new fire alarm system as per 2019 nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
New construction of quadplex. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
Install house/building drain house/building curb trap 1" water distribution house/building fresh air inlet
- Site / utility permit May 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for cp-2026-001045
- Commercial building permit Apr 2026Issued
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure of type v-a construction with basement, roof deck, and roof deck access structure for use as four (4) dwelling units. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and excavation work.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2025Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2" fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 950 xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo cp-2025-003408
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Install service equipment as per plans, wiring throughout, install devices, light fixtures, emergency lights, exit signs provide power for the mechanical and hvac equipment, install fire alarm system.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo cp-2025-003408
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: Fire Site 147, Belmont Viola (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,200 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,150 ft
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (1,150 ft), Inquiry CS (1,750 ft), School of the Future (1,800 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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