4735 Old York Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4735 Old York Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 1 not closed, and 52 violations, 6 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 4735 Old York Road at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- General permit minor Apr 2022Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
Cctv: 85- interior cameras, 13- exterior cameras.... per 2017 nec (school)
- Electrical permit Apr 2018Completed
Complete fire alarm system as per nfpa 72 (north district)
- Alteration permit Sep 2015Completed
Alterations to the exterior of the building as per plan.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2009Completed
Installation hot & cold water lines and waste line to 3 new lab science sinks with dilution tank
- Alteration permit Jun 2009Completed
Interior alterations to include interior finishes replacement, casework furniture installation,shelving installation and wall repair.
- Electrical permit Jun 2008Completed
Install 600a safety switch, 150kva phase changer, 3 new panels, wire new boilers & related equipment. replace existing light fixtures. wire 4 new ddc panels in attic.
- Electrical permit Feb 2008Completed
Lighting, switches, recepts, 1 panel, hvac tap existing service and feed new 200amp panel. <no fire alarm work on this permit> (north district)
- Electrical permit Jan 2008Completed
74 - 4 pair 24 gauge communication outlets non plenum longest run 175' as per 2005 nec (north district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Deliverance Evan Ch, 4732 N Broad St (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,700 ft
Harry Miller Corp and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
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Cooke, Jay, Junior High School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
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Cooke Jay MS (0 ft), Lindley Academy CS at Birney (2,500 ft), Logan James Sch (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- 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.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
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