4620 Locust Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4620 Locust Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 6 not closed, and 19 violations, 1 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 4620 Locust Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Rewire the whole house. all wiring will be fished.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
Repair section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet. - approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
Install 1200 amp service with grounding. wiring throughout. install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke alarms, and emergency/exit lighting as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2025Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2" fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 950 xl3 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. ** standpipe system in accordance with nfpa14 to be installed**all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2025Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
New construction of apartment building. exterior installation of curb trap, fai, main drains, and 1 1/2" water distribution piping. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. venting to be deisgned and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be performed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans.
- Site / utility permit Sep 2025Completed
Site / utility permit for cp-2025-001223
- Commercial building permit Sep 2025Completed
New construction of a four (4) story building with cellar, common roof deck and pilot houses for use as seventeen (17) dwelling units (utilizing mixed income housing bonus) as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13 and include standpipes per nfpa 14. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Completed
For the erection of an attached structure that include a roof deck with three pilot houses (for stairs and elevator access only). size and locations per plans.
- Demolition permit Feb 2025Completed
For the complete demolition of one existing semi-detached one-story, vacant commerical structure by hand demolition only . all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code.any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within three (3) feet (mechanical- ½ ht of building; hand demo 1/4th of building) of building facades in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. **adjacent alleys to be protected and maintained open at all times.**\
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
For the relocation of lot lines to create one lot ( lot 1) from five lots (deeded 239-45 farragut st, 5 deeded lot under 1 opa account). size and location per plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Expired
Performing a seal lateral for demo
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40460, 4601 Walnut St (500 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00 and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,850 ft
Good Humor Corp. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 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
450 ft
Lea Henry C Sch (450 ft), The Workshop School (1,150 ft), Penn Alexander Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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