4530 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4530 Sansom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 4530 Sansom Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Demolition permit Jul 2026Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2021-008742. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 4526, 4530 sansom. install sheathing if necessary at 4530 sansom. install front porch support column c/w 4526 sansom. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Expired
Repair/replace ct, fai & md into the house
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Install 1 wc 1 lav 1 shower 1 wm as per ppc 2018
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (ductwork 92% efficiency 40,000 btu gas furnace 2 ton coil 1,5 ton ac 13 seer).
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Wire throughout a 3rd floor addition with outlets, switches, light fixtures and smoke detectors as per code 2014
- Zoning permit May 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Completed
For the erection of an addition above the second floor level of an existing attached single family dwelling. work to include interior alterations throughout and a rear deck per plans. main roof access for maintenance only. separate permits required for all associated mep work. amend permit2/23/2023 to include the addition of a roof deck with interior access stairs above the third floor level.
- Zoning permit Sep 2021Completed
For the erection of a third floor addition above, and new balcony to the rear, of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application/plans. amendment: for the erection of a roof deck and increase in building height as noted on the amended plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
Replacing curb trap
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Make safe - lateral seal. (cf-2021-008742)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40460, 4601 Walnut St (350 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 ft
4415 Chestnut St and 15 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,150 ft
Good Humor Corp. 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
1,150 ft
Lea Henry C Sch (1,150 ft), KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS (1,500 ft), Penn Alexander Sch (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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