4616 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4616 Sansom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 56 permits, 2 not closed, and 23 violations.
- 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 4616 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
Install branch circuits for living room, kitchen, bedrooms, and bathroom. to exisitng 100amp panel.as per 2008 nec. install horn strobes and pull stations to existing fire alarm panel.as per nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
Curb trap replacement pa2018110600(sfd)"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing;(3) dwelling units; 1 kitchen sink 1 toilet 1 vanity 1 bathtub -the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Suppression permit Sep 2017Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 2007, standard 13r to include a 2-inch diameter service line and backflow prevention assembly.
- Alteration permit Jun 2017Completed
For level 3 interior alterations to existing structure for a change in occupancy classification as per plans. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
New 400amp underground service with 4 meter bank,200amp panel in each apt and 100amp house panel,wiring pre-installed in modular factor and service cable run on-site per 2008 nec (triplex) west district fa panel and devices per nfpa 72
- Use permit May 2017Completed
For a multi-family household living ( three(3) dwelling units) in an existing structure.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Install 5" lateral and pipe and curb trap and pipe to basement and 1" water service to basement pa20171012416 (multi family)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical permit Apr 2017Completed
Install (3) hvac systems with ductwork. (multi-family)
- Suppression permit Apr 2017Completed
Installation of 2" fire service. new pipe, city approved backflow prevention assembly and new fire department connection. sprinklers system throughout building in accordance with nfpa 13r for a modular structure.
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
2.7 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
17 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40460, 4601 Walnut St (250 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
Enterprise Heights 24 South Farragut Street and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,400 ft
Good Humor Corp. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Breslyn Apartments. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
850 ft
Lea Henry C Sch (850 ft), The Workshop School (1,250 ft), KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS (1,300 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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- 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.
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