4231 Locust Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4231 Locust Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 4231 Locust Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2026Issued
Make safe permit to resolve case #cf-2026-000886 for the facade repair work as per engineer’s report and approved engineer plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2026-000886.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Update wiring in renovated unit # 407 and 405 as per nec 2017
- Commercial building permit Jan 2024Completed
For level ii alteration to the existing units 405 and 407 within the existing structure as per approved plans. no additional sprinkler is required. separate permits required for mep work.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Update 2 plumbing fixtures in renovated unit. without piping.
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Amend permit 2/22/2024 - update the electrical inspection agency on this permit from a-1 electric to middle atlantic as per owner request. washer/dryer install in units - 115, 119, 121, 202, 303, 401, 818, 901, 902 (9 units) . provide gfci breakers for washers. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec. amendment: removing rms. 119 & 818 from scope of work.
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Amend permit 2/22/2024 - update the electrical inspection agency on this permit from a-1 electric to middle atlantic as per owner request. washer/dryer install in units – 6, 14, 211, 221, 222, 225, 314, 317, 412, 426, 622, 625, 801, 822, 912 (15 units) as per 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Piping for washer/dryer installation in units 401, 818, 901, 902 (4 units) install 4 laundry sinks
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Piping for washer/dryer installation in units - 115, 119, 121, 202, 303 (5 units) install 5 ls
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
1. install recessed lighting fixture directly above each apartment number in hallways of floors 3-9 2. connect all fixtures together and homerun to existing power panel on floor. 3. provide new push type circuit breaker in existing power panel for new soffit lighting. as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit Feb 2023Completed
For level 2 alterations to an existing structure with multi-family dwelling units as per plans.
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
Provide & install fire alarm system as per approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2021Completed
For level ii alterations to include to installation of soffits on 3rd-9th floors as per approved plans. separate permits required for any mep or fire suppression work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Parks Sausage Co, 4200 Sansom St (900 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
4415 Chestnut St and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,200 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
300 ft
Penn Alexander Sch (300 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (1,350 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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