4243 Westminster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4243 Westminster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 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 4243 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
6 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
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Run water and drains to the to a powder room, full bath and kitchen 2) lavatory sinks 2)toilets 1) shower 1) kitchen sink
- 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.
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
Install new 400amp main electrical system new wiring include outlets, switches, lights, smoke alarms. 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Installing 1 1/2" water service, 6" curb trap, 6" main drain, 4" fresh air inlet
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2024Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" wilkins 950xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Installation of fire alarm system as per plans and 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. 02/27/25 amendment: for the relocation of condensing unit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace existing furnace only, in like and kind.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Interior drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for 39 fixtures and 3 backwater valves in compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Rewire house with outlets switches & lights throughout with smokes.
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
5 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
1,550 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
850 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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