4259 Main Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4259 Main Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 4259 Main Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Completed
Per the historical commission: no exterior work permitted as part of this permit. relocate service per approved plans
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing replace 1/2 3/4" water service from the curb stop into the house
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct, fai & md.
- General permit minor Aug 2026Completed
- for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. alteration/repair strictly prohibited with this permit type. no exterior work as per philadelphia historical approval
- Commercial building permit May 2026Completed
For the replacement of the damaged joists and bearing wall to resolve cf-2025-130952. all work to be done per approved plans and engineering inspection letter. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on cf-2025-130952. "in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion."
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
Personal services
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Install a 320 amp service. install (1) 200 amp service rated panel , refeed (1) existing 200 amp service rated panel. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Replace 3/4" backflow device.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2021Expired
For the replacement of wood board, beadborad and plywood area as per apprved plan and historical approval.
- Mechanical permit Jan 2020Completed
For the installation of an applicant (sharp fp-a80uw) to filter air to ensure no odors are present at both locations as per bbs variance case #38857 and as per plan.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Expired
To install 1-fixture and pipe for a wok sink and replace grease trap with a new one.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - the installation does not include garbage disposal or dishwasher
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
550 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
High-voltage line
1,200 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
3,400 ft
Dobson James Sch (3,400 ft), Cook-Wissahickon Sch (4,200 ft), Belmont Hills El Sch (4,450 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- The building has commercial space on the ground floor. Ask about their hours, check where the ventilation or refrigeration units are, and what time deliveries happen in the morning.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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