4246 Viola Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4246 Viola Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 4246 Viola 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct & fai.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct & fai.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Expired
Replace existing tub/shower with prefab shower base. replace existing walls with prefab acrylic walls. replace valve with posi-temp valve. replace shower head.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Ez plumbing permit - plumbing alterations on an existing single-family dwelling. replace curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain /replace area drain from city main to foundation wall, as per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection." pa one call #20230052773. phc - adjacent to a historic property. no other work on this permit.
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Install exhaust fan, ceiling ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, 1st floor fishing wires only nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Without piping 3 pc bath. shower, toilet and vanity
- General permit minor Nov 2022Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Install 3 water closets, 3 lavs, 3 tubs, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen sink, and 1 hot water heater.
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Rewire of entire newly open framed house. includes wiring of 1st and 2nd floor, a new 100 amp service, and new canless recessed lighting throughout
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (installation of new ductwork for entire house. includes new 60k btu 92% furnace with 2 ton coil and condenser installed at rear of house).
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
Interior / exterior renovations as per plan.
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Issued
For the removal of front porch roof. size and location as per plans. for a single-family household living.
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: Jg Hook, 1300 Belmont Ave (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
4801 West Jefferson and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,800 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,050 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
400 ft
Inquiry CS (400 ft), Discovery CS (800 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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