4218 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4218 Parkside Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 27 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 4218 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 27 open violations.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Replace all lighting throughout (6) units, replace all device cover plates, throughout, replace existing disconnect switches on all ahu and condenser units. install wp gfi outlet near condenser units, replace kitchen outlets ( 2 gfi & 2 duplex tamper proof devices), install 120v smoke alarms in all units. replace all exit and emergency lighting fixture throughout. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec. **no fire alarm on this permit**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2022Completed
For the replacement of six (6) air handlers as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Expired
Installation of six kitchen sinks
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
Replace all lighting fixtures throughout (6) apartment, including basement, replace all device cover plates (6) apartment, replace gfci , and duplex outlet in kitchens, replace all emergency and exit fixture throughout. replace wp disconnect switch on (6) condenser units. reconnect (6) replaced heaters, and replace all exterior fixtures,110v interconnected smoke alarms . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec. **separate fire alarm permit is req'd**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2021Completed
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. (replace existing (6) separate units air handlers, 1 1/2 ton with capacity no more than 600 cfm).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2021Completed
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. replace existing (6) separate units air handlers, 1 1/2 ton with capacity no more than 600 cfm.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Replacement only six kitchen sinks and six lavatories
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Replacement only six kitchen sinks, six lavatories and one toilet
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Completed
Replace all lighting fixtures throughout (6) apartments, including basement, replace all device cover plates (6) apartments. replace gfci, and duplex outlets in kitchens (6) apartments, replace all 120v smoke detectors (6) apartments, replace all emergency and exits lights throughout. replace 30 amp. disconnect on (6) condenser units. reconnect existing feeder circuit to new heaters (6) apartments, and replace all exterior fixtures as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit Dec 2020Completed
No change in and use and occupancy classification. interior and exterior alterations as per approved plans. this permit to contain structural work. all work shall be in accordance with historical commission approval and approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2020Completed
Level ii alterations (no change of occupancy) to include structural repairs to an existing six (6) family dwelling as per approved plans. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep work**
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
1,650 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
2,050 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,200 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 (1,000 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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