4626 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4626 Sansom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 9 not closed, and 60 violations, 20 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 4626 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 20 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2025Issued
Installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13r with a fire department connection, backkflow prevention device and 2" service line, throughout a two (2) story structure. separate permit require for all plumbing work
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2025Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2025-000143
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Issued
Water lines and piping to 4 kitchen sinks, 4 water heaters, 5 toilets,5 bathroom sinks 5 tubs 1 standing shower 4 fridge boxes 28 fixtures
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2024Issued
For installation of hvac system as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Issued
Install 400 amp service , new grounding systems , install new lights , switches , plugs and new smoke/carbon alarms , install fire alarm system .all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2024Issued
For level iii interior alterations with a complete change in occupancy to group r-2 four (4) family dwelling. building to be fully sprinklered with a minimum of a nfpa 13r automatic sprinkler system. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2022Expired
For level 2 alterations to an existing attached structure for four (4) dwelling units with layout as per plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2022Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning/use permit May 2017Completed
Application is for the erection of an attached structures ( 31 ft high); balconies at second (2nd ) and third ( 3rd ) floors ; bay windows from second floor through third floors ; roof deck and pilot house (stair access only) for a multi-family household living ( nine(9) dwelling units) from basement thru 4th floors) size and location as shown in the application
- Plumbing permit Oct 2016Completed
Install 5"lateral from curb to sewer-pa1#20162773209-"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"
- Suppression permit Aug 2016Completed
New 2" fire service. new pipe, hangers, and fittings. new city approved backflow prevention assembly,new fire department connection. sprinklers system throughout building in accordance with nfpa 13r
- Electrical permit Apr 2016Completed
Rewire the new basement apartment & install 200amp service with 4-gang meter bank as per nec 2008 & fire alarm with horn/strobe, smoke det, in common area only with 3-zone panel 2 phone lines monitor as per nfpa 72 west district
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 (400 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
4,500 ft
Good Humor Corp. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 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
750 ft
Lea Henry C Sch (750 ft), The Workshop School (1,100 ft), KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS (1,250 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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