4259 Viola Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4259 Viola Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 4259 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. 6 open violations.
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
For installation of a vertical platform lift (vpl) to the front of an existing attached single-family dwelling as per approved plan and manufacturer’s specifications. *separate permits required for electrical work*
- 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.
- General permit minor Dec 2025Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. no work to front facade.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Replace 3 fixtures in bathroom on 2nd floor
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
Install 20-amp indoor outlet for stair glide with fishing according to nec
- Administrative permit Jun 2025Completed
For certificate of occupancy for existing building (reference building permit number 1026854). no alterations to be performed under this permit. building to comply with 2018 fire and property maintenance codes.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Expired
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 gas fired furnace with a new, 90k btu gas furnace and tie back into existing ductwork. this like and kind replacement of gas furnace.. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas no exterior work permitted as part of this permit, as per condition of the (phc) philadelphia historic commission approval
- Administrative permit Dec 2024Completed
For certificate of occupancy for alterations performed under cp-2023-006867. no alterations to be performed under this permit. building to comply with the 2018 fire and property maintenance codes.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Replacing house trap fai on sidewalk
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Install a 300 amp service, (4) gang meter bank, (1) 150 amp feeder, (3) 125 amp feeders, (2) 125 amp mcb panels & (2) 100 amp mcb panels. install wiring throughout the common areas & three dwelling units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, sensors, receptacles & smoke alarms. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. * permit amended to include the installation of a new fire alarm system throughout. ** the permit will be amended when the fire alarm plans are available.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Install (3) lavatories, (3) water closets, (3) tub/shower, (3) laundry sink, (3)kitchen sink, (3)hot water heater, (3) hose bibs.
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: Jg Hook, 1300 Belmont Ave (650 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
1,150 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
500 ft
Inquiry CS (500 ft), Discovery CS (750 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS (1,600 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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