4908 North 4th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4908 North 4th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 4 not closed, and 39 violations, 14 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 4908 North 4th 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- General permit minor Apr 2019Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Expired
Install 7 fixtures 1 water heater as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Mar 2019Expired
Install 15 switches 29 recepts 26 lights 1 smoke detector 7 gfci 200amp service panel as per 2008 nec
- Residential building permit Mar 2019Issued
Ez permit stadard alterations-perform minor interior demo of nonload bearing partition walls, minor framing, install gypboard,trim, and other finishes. 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.
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Completed
To comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. ez interior alterations. applicant agrees to limit the construction, to comply with these standards, deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to start
- Electrical permit Sep 2012Completed
Install 2 disconnect and check wiring i rear room as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2012Completed
Installing 3" vent (sfd)
- Addition permit May 2012Completed
Legalize erection of a 2nd floor rear addition to an existing single family dwelling with first floor garage accessory to dwelling unit. related electric; plumbing and mechanical permits required. zba hearing #16465 approval for submitted "as built" plan to comply case # 288159. owner occupant performed work themselves.
- Zoning permit Jan 2012Completed
Legalize use of property for a residential building with garage for personal use on the first floor and one family dwelling with rear addition on the 2nd floor.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2008Completed
Ezplum
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 (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,700 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
1,250 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
1,400 ft
Morrison Andrew J Sch (1,400 ft), Marshall Thurgood (1,800 ft), Olney HS (2,300 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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