4239 North 8th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4239 North 8th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 15 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 4239 North 8th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high 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. 15 open violations.
- General permit minor Dec 2025Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed
Installing exhaust fan (1), 20 amp circuit/gfci (1), ceiling fixtures (3), 10 yr smoke detectors (2), 10 yr smoke/carbon combo (1) and 15 amp arc fault home run (1); fishing wires -as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Ez bathroom 3 piece bathroom on 2nd floor
- General permit minor Nov 2024Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
Legalize the entrance to the basement. no interior renovation included in the permit. details as shown in the plan.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
200-amp service, fishing wire for outlets/switches/lights as per 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Replace curb trap & fai
- General permit minor Feb 2023Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Install 100 amp service w/ 30 circuit panel and 20 amp receptacle. fishing wire through walls only as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
Install exhaust fan and bathroom fixture in the bathroom according to 2014 nec. fishing
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Install shower, toilet and vanity install pipes to fixtures
- Residential building permit Oct 2021Completed
**contractor has a notorized letter with no employees, sole worker**must upload sub-contractor information if applicable** ez residential alterations standards permit - sfd property per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. this permit is for the alterations approved by the phdc as per work order number: 156397 - second floor full 3-piece bathroom remodel and enlarging door opening; installing new door assembly; installing 1-24inch lavatory; 1 h/c toilet; 1- 36x60 shower stall; under-floor plumbing; install 1 - 100amp service with 1- 32 circuit panel,1 ground fault receptacle circuit, electric wall/ceiling heater, exhaust fan, medicine cabinet & light for philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) for the amp repair program.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amer Mail Well, 4261 N 5th St (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,650 ft
Harry Miller Corp and 4 more within a mile. 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
800 ft
McClure Alexander K Sch (800 ft), Cayuga School (1,350 ft), Esperanza Cyber CS (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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