4526 Old York Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4526 Old York Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 8 not closed, and 44 violations, 14 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 4526 Old York Road at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Issued
Remove the existing switches, receptacles in the dwelling and replacing them with new updated switches and receptacles. wiring a garbage disposal.
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Install 200 amp service for outside and basement only for nec2017. service installation outside wiring only. fishing wires no building permit needed
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Expired
Install new fixtures with piping 2 kitchen sinks, 2 lavy sinks, 2 toilets, 2 showers
- Residential building permit Sep 2024Expired
Permit standards alterations 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. 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, underpinning and excavations (i.e., digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit*
- Residential building permit May 2024Issued
For interior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans (second floor unit only). separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Completed
**make safe permit** for partial demolition and replacement of rear exterior wall to comply with violation case #cf-2022-095696. 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 the violations. 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. amendment 5/20/24 to correct dprc-si.
- Residential building permit Dec 2022Expired
**make safe permit** for partial demolition (n.t.e. 2/3 of existing structural framing) and for the installation of a new infill rear exterior wall to comply with violation case # cf-2022-095696. 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-2022-095696. 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. see zp-2022-0012797 for zoning approval of partial demolition.
- Zoning permit Nov 2022Issued
For partial demolition (n.t.e. 2/3 of existing structural framing) at the rear of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans. [10/27/2023 amendment for changes (reduction) to the extent of partial demolition at the rear as per approved plans.] [1/23/2024 amendment for replacement of rear basement exterior stairway with window well as per approved sheet z-1.02 no other changes to structure dimensions as previously approved per 10/27/2023 amendment.]
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Replace partial main drain in basement
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Expired
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Commercial building permit Dec 2021Expired
For exterior work only. for the installation of star bolts on the north side of the structure.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Replacement of 40 gallon gas water heater
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lukoil 69222, 4421 N Broad St (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
1701 1715 Cayuga. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,300 ft
Harry Miller Corp and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,200 ft
Cooke Jay MS (1,200 ft), Steel Edward Sch (3,150 ft), Logan James Sch (3,400 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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