4836 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4836 Sansom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 violations, 17 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 4836 Sansom Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Residential building permit Mar 2025Completed
Permit to legalize the new entrance through the front wall into the basement. a separate permit has been issued for the retaining walls. no work to the interior. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- General permit Aug 2024Expired
To legalize the erection of two (2) retaining walls. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. **this permit for retaining walls only**
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Replace main drain
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Completed
Make safe: to comply the violations in cf-2022-065110 per engineer report. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on cf-2022-065110. 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.”
- Zoning permit Mar 2020Expired
Change of use
- Use permit Aug 2019Completed
For the documentation of an existing two dwelling units in an existing two story structure.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2018Completed
2) install a bryant 70k btu 80% afle gas furance + 2.5 ton central a/c system (14 seer) with all materials for a complete installation. remove old equipment.
- Residential building permit Apr 2018Issued
Applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation o fthis permit and imposition of further penalties. (rm-1)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.5 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
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40460, 4601 Walnut St (1,500 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
Enterprise Heights 4700 06 Market Street and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,250 ft
Good Humor Corp. 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
550 ft
The Workshop School (550 ft), West Philadelphia HS (650 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (1,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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