4808 Merion Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4808 Merion Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 2 not closed, and 30 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 4808 Merion Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Residential building permit Apr 2022Completed
**make safe permit** for repairs to the front exterior wall to include installation of star bolts at the 1st and 2nd floor framing levels to comply with violation case # cf-2021-044416. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2021-044416. 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. separate streets department approval required for any right-of-way encroachment or closure. make safe permit only.
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Install complete fire alarm system as per approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,20128 phila fire code.
- Zoning permit Aug 2021Issued
For the relocation of lot lines to create one lot (parcel "a") from two (2) existing lots (4814 & 4816 merion avenue). size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Curb to meter 1" service and 4 inch sewer line from curb trap to foundation wall with fresh air inlet
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with shallow foundations, steel hss column structures, light-framed fire-rated exterior wall assemblies, and interior partition installations. (ibc 2018) **separate permits req'd for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations. separate permit required for fire alarm system installation (per file notes from electrical review).**
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with shallow foundations, steel hss column structures, light-framed fire-rated exterior wall assemblies, and interior partition installations. (ibc 2018) **separate permits req'd for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations. separate permit required for fire alarm system installation (per file notes from electrical review).**
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with shallow foundations, steel hss column structures, light-framed fire-rated exterior wall assemblies, and interior partition installations. (ibc 2018) **separate permits req'd for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations. separate permit required for fire alarm system installation (per file notes from electrical review).** amendment: i need to change the electrical inspection agency to: municipal inspection corporation 248 geiger road, suite 103 philadelphia, pa 19116 215.673.4434
- Commercial building permit Apr 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with shallow foundations, steel hss column structures, light-framed fire-rated exterior wall assemblies, and interior partition installations. (ibc 2018) **separate permits req'd for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations. separate permit required for fire alarm system installation (per file notes from electrical review).** 8/20/2021: for amendment to revise the construction type with use of eight (8)-inch cmu block for exterior wall erection.
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with shallow foundations, steel hss column structures, light-framed fire-rated exterior wall assemblies, and interior partition installations. (ibc 2018) **separate permits req'd for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations. separate permit required for fire alarm system installation (per file notes from electrical review).**
- Zoning permit Oct 2020Issued
For the erection of an attached building (size and location as shown on plans)
- Zoning permit Aug 2020Completed
For the relocation of lot lines to create one lot (parcel a) from existing two lots (4814 merion ave and 4816 merion ave) (size and location as shown on plans)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: North 49th St, 1700 N 49th St (1,100 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
850 ft
4801 West Jefferson and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
900 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
500 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
600 ft
Global Leadership Academy CS (600 ft), Blankenburg Rudolph Sch (750 ft), Inquiry CS (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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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