4215 Filbert Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4215 Filbert Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 4215 Filbert 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- General permit minor Aug 2025Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
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 submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (to install one central heating and a/c (3-ton, 1200 cfm) system and ductwork for the existing single family. hvac unit uses the high efficiency w/powered air supply exhaust device, the condensing unit is in the rear yard, 8 diffusers).
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Install 400 amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding system, emergency lights, exit signs as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
For installation of hvac system as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Installing 32 fixtures & 4 washer machines as per ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Installing 1 1/2" water service, 5" curb trap, 4" main drain, 4" fresh air inlet
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2022Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2" main fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 350 xl backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2021Completed
For level iii interior alterations and the erection of an addition to create an attached three (3) story building of type v-b construction with mezzanine, roof deck, and rear deck for use as a four (4) unit multi-family dwelling (group r-2 use & occupancy classification) with one (1) type b unit at the 1st floor. building to be fully sprinklered with a minimum of a nfpa 13r automatic sprinkler system. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. alterations not to exceed replacement of 2/3 of all structural framing - if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. **includes underpinning**
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Install piping for two toilets, two lavatories, one tub, and one laundry.
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Completed
100amp service and rewire outlets + switches--fishing as per nec 2014
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Completed
Alterations to an existing single family home including structural work per plan.
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Completed
For the partial demolition of the rear of an existing attached structure and the erection of additions above and to the rear, with deck and roof deck (no more than two thirds (2/3) of existing framing to be repaced). sizes and locations as shown on application/plan.
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Sta, 4400 Market St (800 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
800 ft
Modern Laundry and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,750 ft
Good Humor Corp. 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
550 ft
Robeson HS for Human Services (550 ft), Penn Alexander Sch (1,900 ft), Locke Alain Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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