4237 Otter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4237 Otter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 4237 Otter 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2026Issued
For the new construction of a three (3) story building with a basement, roof deck and roof deck access structure for the use of r2 occupancy (4 dwelling units). if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. all work to be done per approved plans. separate permits required for all other work.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure to include a roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Install 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs, 3 washing machine boxes, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 hot water heaters and 1 sump pump according to the 2018 ppc.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Expired
Repair / replace md, ct, fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2020Completed
Full rewire of 3 unit building and 300 amp service, 4 gang meter bank, (4) 100 amp panels, lights , switches, receptacles, hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughtout as per the nec 2017 and the 2016 nfpa-72. installed hardwired smoke detectors building permit #1022011 building permit #1022011
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Expired
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.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2020Completed
Level ii interior alterations (no change of occupancy) to an existing building.alteration limited to the first,second and third floor of the structure as per approved plans**existing building not required to be sprinklered**2018**separate permits required for any additional mep & fire suppression work**
- Use permit Oct 2019Completed
Use an existing bldg as a two family dwelling no change in height or square footage.
- Use permit Aug 2019Completed
For three (3) family dwelling in an existing structure.
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bfh, 4344 Lancaster Ave (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,800 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
500 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
650 ft
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (650 ft), Inquiry CS (1,600 ft), Blankenburg Rudolph Sch (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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