4239 Westminster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4239 Westminster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 7 not closed, and 42 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 4239 Westminster 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
Interior renovations and for the erection of a 3rd story addition with 8'-0" front setback, green roofs, and accessory residential roof deck above an existing attached structure. details as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Phdc wo 206869 attached - replace toilet, tub, lavatory and underfloor piping per ez standards
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Installation of a 4.3kwdc solar photo-voltaic system, including solar modules, solar edge inverter, and racking equipment in accordance with attached ez standard
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
For the erection of a 3rd story addition with 8'-0" front setback, green roofs, and accessory residential roof deck above an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Expired
Replacement of 40-gal gas water heater
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure (access structure to contain only components of the means of egress). size and location as shown on application/plan. **extension of zoning permit zp-2022-005974 for 1-year from the expiration date (until 06/07/2026) in accordance with section 14-303(10)(d) of the philadelphia zoning code and per zba administrative review. no changes to permit language.**
- Residential building permit Apr 2021Expired
For the construction/ alterations and interior renovations throughout an existing attached structure to include replacement of stairs. for a two-family household living. as per plans. **********************no underpinning on this application. ***separate permits are required for plumbing, mech., or electrical work.*****************************************
- Electrical permit Mar 2021Completed
Replaced 100 amp service cable. the service cable was in very bad shape as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Remove tub to install shower stall replace toilet as per 2004 ppc
- General permit minor Jan 2020Expired
Remove old roof covering and replace with new roof covering
- General permit minor Jan 2020Expired
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as 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 includes 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. install new shower non-load bearing partition wall and install ceramic tile on same.
- Use permit Dec 2019Completed
For a two(2) family household living in an existing structure. no sign on this application
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: Bfh, 4344 Lancaster Ave (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,150 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 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
400 ft
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (400 ft), Washington Martha Sch (1,650 ft), Belmont CS (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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