4209 North 8th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4209 North 8th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, all closed, and 38 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 4209 North 8th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Completed
100 amp service replacement (no increease in size) . (3) battery-operted smokes/co, (1)20 amp line to 1st fl for single receptacle. (fishing only) phdc#224674
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
100 amp service and panel-32 space panel, 3 way switches replacement, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit-first floor, ground fault receptacle, arc fault, install exterior fixture, install exteeior fixture with motion detector, install flush led ceiling fixture (basement), install install battery operated smoke detector, 10 year battery, install battery operated smoke/carbon monoxide detector,10 year battery, new receptacle and circuit arc fault, second floor, replace bedroom fixture, replace receptacle 15/20 amp, switch replacement-rocker switch(amp only) according to nec fishing.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Replace underfloor plumbing in 2nd floor bathroom with fixture replacement of (1) shower (1) lav (1) toilet with pipe replacement.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Distribution panel - 30 space panel, (17) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (10) electric race ways, (8) switch replacement, (5) install flush mount led ceiling fixture, (2) replace bedroom fixture, (2) 3-way switch replacement, replace fixture, replace exterior fixture, replace dining room fixture, ground service, (2) ground fault receptacle, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Completed
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 the submission of construction and site plans. replacement installation of an existing boiler of like and kind, no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
No plumbing in wall replace main drain-house and area drain replace drain for kitchen sink replace vent stack install laundry tub install water heater interior plumbing only
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" copper water line
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Replace 3/4" water service-pa1#20200102681-"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"
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Rear rain leder cess pool as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Install stack,waste and water lines for 6 pedicure chairs,1-hand sink,1-water closet,1-lav and 1-water heater.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - the installation does not include garbage disposal or dishwasher
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Septa Luzerne Depot, 3900 N 10th St (1,550 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
Harry Miller Corp and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
McClure Alexander K Sch (700 ft), Cayuga School (1,500 ft), Esperanza Cyber CS (1,650 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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