4220 Wallace Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4220 Wallace Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations.
- 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 4220 Wallace Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck accessed by a pilothouse, size and location as shown on the plans.
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Install 400amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, 110v interconnected smoke alarms, emergency lights, exit signs, fire alarm system . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72 ,2018 phila fire code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2024Completed
For installation of hvac system to serve the 4-dwelling unit new construction as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Installing 1 1/2" water service, 5" curb trap, 4" main drain, 4" fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Install 4 hot water heaters, 9 water closets, 9 lavatories, 9 shower/tubs, 4 kitchen sinks, 4 washing machine boxes, 3 area drains, 1 backflow preventer, 2 storm drains, 4 hub drains and 2 backwater valves according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2023Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system designed per nfpa 13 standard with a 2 inch fire service line and sprinkler layout as per plans.
- Site / utility permit Nov 2023Completed
Site / utility permit for cp-2023-003062
- Commercial building permit Aug 2023Completed
For the construction of an attached structure with cellar and roof decks accessed by a roof deck access structures. for use as a multi-family (four (4) dwelling units) household living, as per approved plans. all work to be done per approved plans and documentation. separate permtis to be obtained for all other work. amendment: amend architectural plans for relocation of rear stairs and changes in interior spaces as per approved plans. amendment: amend stair layout and door, side yard, new egress well, side yard, partial layout on all floors and for egress window size on bedroom located on basement at unit 2 as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit May 2023Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure; for use as a multi-family (four (4) dwelling units) household living; size and location as shown in the application/plan.
- Demolition permit Jan 2023Completed
*make safe permit** for the complete demolition of the existing two (2) story masonry structure to comply with violation case #586694. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within building facades in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Issued
For the complete demolition of existing building to comply with violation #586694.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Seal lateral for demo
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Jones & Johnson Enterprises Inc, 410 N Budd St (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 9 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,350 ft
Washington Martha Sch (1,350 ft), Locke Alain Sch (1,400 ft), Belmont CS (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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