4250 Westminster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4250 Westminster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 4250 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. 13 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Issued
Replace 2-tubs,1- shower,4-toilets, 4-lav sinks, 1 washer box, kitchen sink, 1- water heater and 1 sewage pump
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Issued
Complete rewire. replacing the old electrical cable with new non-metallic romex cables. installing new lighting receptacles switches smoke detectors etc. installing a 200 amp electrical service.
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Issued
- 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification 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, electrical, and plumbing work
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Completed
Install service equipment as per plans, wiring throughout, install devices, light fixtures, emergency lights, exit signs provide power for the mechanical and hvac equipment, install fire alarm system.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2025Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13 throughout the entire building with 2” fire service and 2" backflow prevention assembly. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Installation of a 1-1/2" domestic water service, 5" sanitary line, 6" stormwater line, fai. installation of plumbing fixtures for a 4 dwelling units. 4 hwh, 8 wc, 8 lav, 8 sh/bt, 4 kit, 4 was, 1 sp, 1 se, 2 hb
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2025Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2025-001361 installation of a fire sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13(residential)
- Site / utility permit Feb 2025Cancelled
Site / utility permit for cp-2024-002443
- Commercial building permit Jul 2024Completed
For new construction of a three-story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with a roof deck and and a roof deck access structure. third floor to be set back 8ft from the front building line.. for use as a multi-family household living for four (4) dwelling units throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered 13. **separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. **excavation permit included in the scope of work**protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.**energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. **both to be completed by an approved party.**special inspection items to be monitored at all time by the approved special inspection individual/agency** amended as of 4/4/2026 to appoint viking as special inspection and mark johannessen as dprc-si**amended as of 7/17/2026 fpor a modification to the excavation depth per approved plans**
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and a roof deck access structure (for stairs enclosure only). sizes and locations as shown in plan.
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 (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,200 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,000 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
250 ft
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (250 ft), Washington Martha Sch (1,450 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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