4646 Westminster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4646 Westminster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 4646 Westminster Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Issued
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. installing mini split system as following: unit 1: 1 unit/3 heads unit 2: 1 unit/3 heads
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
Replace 2 hot water tanks, 2 kitchen sinks, 2 tubs, 2 toilets and 2 bathroom sinks.
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Issued
Install a 400-amp electrical service and three (3) meter packs with proper grounding and bonding. install one 100-amp subpanel for the house and one 200-amp subpanel for each of the two dwelling units. install wiring, lighting, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec and per approved plans.
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Issued
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing structure to convert for the use as a two-family dwelling per plans. 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.
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Completed
**make safe permit** for partial demo and replacement & sistering of floor/roof joist as per approved plans to comply with violation case #cf-2021-108278. 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.
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Completed
For partial demolition at the side and rear of existing attached structure as shown in plans.
- Demolition permit Jul 2019Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs:2 stucco c/w 4634 & 4638 westminster ave. replace front sidewalk. clear all vegetation from lot. repair fence c/w 4638 westminster. repair damaged window c/w 4638 westminster.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Green Spring Co, 4527 Lancaster Ave (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
550 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,650 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. 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
1,350 ft
Blankenburg Rudolph Sch (1,350 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (1,350 ft), Rhoads James Sch (1,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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