4501 Westminster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4501 Westminster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 4501 Westminster Avenue 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
Child care - child care center
- Administrative permit Jul 2026Completed
For a certificate of occupancy for a business occupancy to an existing space (space 101) .
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
Personal services
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
S/i new 3/4" service into the property
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Plumbing per plans
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Completed
Install a 1200 amp 120/240v/ 1 phase service, 1200 amp (15) gang meter bank, (1) 200 amp panel & feeder, (11) 125 amp panels & 150 amp feeders, (1) 125 amp panel & 150 amp feeder, (1) 100 amp panel & 125 amp feeder. install wiring throughout the common areas, two commercial shell spaces, & (11) 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. ** no fire alarm work on this permit**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2023Completed
For the installation of new hvac appliances, grilles / registers / diffusers, bathroom exhausts, and associated ductwork. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see cp-2022-004622 for associated building permit.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2023Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a four (4) story mixed-use building in accordance with nfpa 13 to include a four (4) inch fire service line and a four (4) inch backflow preventer. class i manual wet standpipes to be installed in interior exit stairway enclosures in accordance with nfpa 14. all work to be done per approved plans by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see cp-2022-004622 for associated building permit.
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Install fire alarm system as per plans and 2016 nfpa 72.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2023Completed
For the erection of 2 story vertical addition and 4 story rear addition with roof deck and roof deck access structures to an existing two-story attached structure. for the interior alteration throughout the structure. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. amendment approved as of 2023/06/30: amend original permit with revised framing plan to the 2nd floor joist and entire rear wall assembly. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. amendment approved as of 2023/12/15: amend original permit with revised structural component. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2022Completed
**make safe permit** for repairs to include removal and reconstruction of the front exterior wall at the 2nd and 3rd stories to comply with violation case # cf-2022-064620. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2022-064620. 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. make safe permit only.
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Completed
For the erection of an addition with roof deck and roof deck access structures above and at the rear of an existing two-story attached structure. size and location as shown on plans. **mixed income housing (moderate income) applied for structure height bonus. prior to building permit issuance, the mixed-income bonus requires a payment or deed restriction approved by the philadelphia department of planning & development.**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Green Spring Co, 4527 Lancaster Ave (200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,650 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
800 ft
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (800 ft), Blankenburg Rudolph Sch (1,250 ft), Washington Martha Sch (1,450 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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