4738 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4738 Baltimore Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 3 not closed, and 9 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 4738 Baltimore 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2026Issued
Curb trap, fai, main drain - approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Issued
Replace 250a-rated 3 phase, 5 wire subpanel 120/208v
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Install mc wiring and 60 amp disconnect on the ground level of a building with a (mocp60 amp circuit breaker) this will include: - 220 volt breaker in the main electrical panel -run of 40 amp mc wire to ac disconnect mounted to wall and 6 feet of flexible wiring to compressor. -from 200 amp siemens bolt on panel on same side of building: installation of mc grade wiring to rated disconnects per drawings: - 60 amp disconnects x 8 for the 38mghbq48ea3 units for chapel, gymnasium and kitchen side install 30 amp ac wiring and disconnect on the ground level of a building x1 siemens bolt on 40/50 amp circuit breakers x 7 siemens bolt on 30 amp circuit breaker x 1 fish only as per 2017 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work/piping, as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Expired
Replace 5" cast iron curb trap, install new 4" cast iron fai as per ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Sep 2017Completed
Replace 5" sewer lateral pa20172622105 "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 Jun 2016Completed
Replace 3 rain water conductors pa20161671980 (house of worship)
- Administrative permit Mar 2016Completed
To amend permit #641462 to revise structural drawings for the accessible lift to be installed and for the installation of an exteriro awning at the building entrance as shown in approved plans.
- Electrical permit Feb 2016Completed
Add three occupancy sensors. add one switch. add circuit for power door. add four lights. 20a 120v add two outlets. add circuit for ada lift 20a 120v as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Alteration permit Nov 2015Completed
For the create of a new building entrance & vestibule at grade, the installation of an accessible lift system and interior non-bearing partitions to provide an accessible route & area in an existing religious assembly/theatre. minor structural modifications required to support new lift system.
- Electrical permit Aug 2015Completed
Partial rewire of 2nd fl unit 7 total circuits,15 outlets,5 sws,10 light fixtures,3-120v smokes,3 phone/cables panel service is existing per 2008 nec (multi family)
- Electrical permit Jul 2015Completed
Partial rewire:remodel of unit install 6 new ckts,10 lights,3 sws legs,3-120v smokes,3 cable ports,service is existing with no upgrades,replace existing sws and outlets per 2008 nec (multi family)
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
Superfund site
2.3 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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Midstates Equip Svc, 1000 S 50th St (1,200 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,200 ft
Good Humor Corp and 2 more within a mile. 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
2,350 ft
Lea Henry C Sch (2,350 ft), The Workshop School (2,500 ft), Comegys Benjamin B Sch (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.4 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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