4822 Westminster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4822 Westminster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 3 not closed, and 56 violations, 10 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 4822 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Completed
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. new hvac unit, ductwork, and 10 diffusers
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Completed
Complete rewire as per nec 2020 2. 20 recess light 3. smoke and co as needed 4. replace 100amp inkind 5. arch fault breakers where needed
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per attached ez permit standard for plumbing
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- General permit minor Apr 2026Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Feb 2023Expired
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* interior alterations to non-load bearing assemblies on the first and second floor only. scope of work: paint interior walls of house, repair of drywall, carpet upstairs rooms, put in new kitchen cabinets and tile the floor, tile bathroom floor. put in new doors and trim and baseboard throughout the house. hardwood installed on first floor. adding new lights and celling fans in each three bedrooms. although the structure is safe to work on and the proposed construction does not involve structural work. client will perform the following work: replace the bathroom, all plumbing will remain in the same location. replace kitchen, all plumbing will remain in the same location. client will also be replacing interior doors. all fixtures will remain the same, painting and new flooring will be performed no load-bearing wall openings, staircases or other structural elements will be enlarged/modified based on the scope of work description provided. additionally, no work will be performed in the basement.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2022Expired
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. no new ductwork approved. gibson 95% gas furnace on 3rd floor
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Replace 3/4" full water service-pa1#20190813168-"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 May 2018Expired
Curb trap,fai and main drain (sfd)pa20181363304 "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"
- Alteration permit Nov 2013Completed
Fixing roof on front porch. no change in height or area. install new roof cover as per manufacturer's specifications. . new roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing all existing layers when the roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering. submit roof certification to inspector for final inspection.
- Mechanical permit May 2012Completed
Install 1 (rheem) hvac unit (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2008Completed
Replacement of pvc main drainage line, floor drain
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
2.9 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: Quick Fill Gas Food Mart, 4626 Lancaster Ave (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 3 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
800 ft
Rhoads James Sch (800 ft), Parkway West (1,550 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,550 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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