4203 Viola Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4203 Viola Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 7 not closed, and 35 violations, 16 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 4203 Viola 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- General permit minor Oct 2023Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. no removal of metal roof cresting or gutters. front pent roof in gaf bark wood color shingles. remove existing roofing materials, replace with gaf asphalt shingles (pent roof). main roof is re-roof only.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2022Completed
Restoration to the railing of front porch as per approved plan and historical approval.
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Install: 15 ampere duplex receptacle, arc fault, 200 amp service and panel, smoke /carbon monoxide alarm, additional smoke detector to system, arc-fault circuit breakers, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit -second floor, bedroom fixture, afci/gfi breaker, 54 crt-200a mcb panel, trouble shooting switching on 2nd floor, new receptacle and circuits - basememt/first and second floors (20 amp), repair junction box and fishing wires through walls only per nec 2014
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Stop work
Repair cut wires on existing fire alarm system/re install removed devices,2nd & 3rd floors as per nfpa 72
- Residential building permit Dec 2020Cancelled
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. remove and replace gypsum wall board (gwb) on first and second floor.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Mar 2020Issued
Fishing wire for 2nd floor rear bedroom & dedicated line with gfi in kitchen fishing switches & lights & replace old panel with 20-ckt panel & grounding as per nec 2014
- General permit minor Feb 2020Completed
Ez permit windows & doors- for replacement of exterior windows & doors. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.*historical property*
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Issued
Replace 200amp main breaker, using wire mold for 1- dedicated line, (replace lights fixtures & install 2- ceiling **no additional wiring**) as per nec 2014 west district
- General permit minor Jan 2020Expired
For the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.(no changes to windows or exterior doors- as per historic commission approval)
- Plumbing permit May 2018Completed
Replace main drain & yard drain pa201881340720 "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"
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Jg Hook, 1300 Belmont Ave (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
4801 West Jefferson and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,050 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
700 ft
Inquiry CS (700 ft), Discovery CS (1,200 ft), School of the Future (1,800 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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