4838 North Leithgow Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4838 North Leithgow Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, all closed, and 8 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 4838 North Leithgow Street 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
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Replace 40 gallon gas water heater.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
-ground fault, arc fault receptacle -install bedroom fixture fishing wires through walls per nec 17
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
2nd floor bathroom: replacement of plumbing fixtures with new branch piping. replace toilet, sink and shower no basement work no structural changes
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Install new 100 amp service 100 amp disconnect exhaust fan in 2nd fl bath new bathroom fixtures gfi circuit to 2nd floor two new 20 amp circuits fishing wires through walls per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Replace curb trap fresh air inlet and main drain replace rainleadercesspool
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet and main house drain from curb to house
- General permit minor Feb 2024Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - [no wall mounted or rooftop mounted condensers on this permit] 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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install (1) 3.5-ton 88k btu heat pump with new ductwork and condenser located outside yard at ground level).
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Install 200 amp service. wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, water heater (if it is electric) smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Repair/replace 1 1/2 bath,1 kitchen,1 laundry,1 hot water heater as per ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Apr 2022Completed
For interior alterations to an existing two-story attached structure as per approved plan; for use single-family household living. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Completed
100 amp service and panel, (9) 15 ampere duplex receptacles, (7) switch replacement, (3) replace bedroom fixture, (3) porcelain fixtures, new receptacle and circuit, install door bell, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, (2) 10 yr smoke detectors, 120v smoke detector. fishing only as per 2014 nec
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pacifico Auto Ctr, 501 W Roosevelt Blvd (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,550 ft
Cardone Industries and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,100 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
1,600 ft
Morrison Andrew J Sch (1,600 ft), Marshall Thurgood (1,900 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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