4836 Old York Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4836 Old York Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 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 4836 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Administrative permit Mar 2026Issued
No alterations this permit. for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a partial change in occupancy to non-separated group f-1 artist studio & artisan industrial and group b business support at the 1st floor as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
Business support; artist studios and artisan industrial.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Supply and install new 3/4" backflow
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Expired
Replace 3/4" backflow device
- Administrative permit Oct 2018Expired
For the issuance of a certicate of occupancy for a daycare on the first floor level of an existing building. no alterations associated with permit. compliance with philadelphia fire code and property maintenance code prior to occupancy. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2017Completed
3/4" reduced pressure zone backflow prevention containment device installation at the water meter to comply with section p-806.2 of the philadelphia plumbing code 2004. plumbing alterations in an existing 'mixed use' use - renovated (1) wc and (5) sinks
- Use permit Jul 2017Completed
Use as barber shop and beauty salon on 1st level and exsting two family dwelling units on 2nd and 3rd levels above. no change height and square footage. no sinage with permit.
- Use permit Mar 2017Completed
For a group day care on the entire first floor of an existing structure. (no signs on this permit)
- Zoning/use permit Dec 2011Completed
Applying for (1) flatwall sign for pharmacy.
- Use permit Dec 2011Completed
Use to pharmacy
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Davenport, 4900 N Broad St (250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
5,250 ft
Harry Miller Corp. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Wyoming Central Office of the Bell Telephone Company. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
850 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
600 ft
Cooke Jay MS (600 ft), Logan James Sch (2,050 ft), Lindley Academy CS at Birney (2,400 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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