4916 Locust Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4916 Locust Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 2 not closed, and 7 violations, 1 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 4916 Locust Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
New construction, interior & exterior plumbing. all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per standards. see cp-848
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2020Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13r system for a multi-family dwelling serviced by a two inch fire service line with a back flow preventer assembly. fire suppression system to inclde the installation of a standpipes in exit stairways, standpipes to be interconnected per nfpa 14. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13r and nfpa 14 standard.
- Electrical permit Dec 2020Completed
Installation of 300 amp incoming service and wiring throughout as per 2017 nec. new fire alarm installation per 2016 nfpa 72
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
Installation of whole house square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device. 100 amp 30 circuit sub-panel on 2nd floor. install or replace a 200 amp electrical disconnect 4 prong dryer cord and new circuit in finished basement gfci replacement with required afci update afci/ gfci 20 amp kitchen island circuit with combo gfci/afci circuit breaker 2 - 20 amp decora outlet wiring and installation into island cabinet. round blank ceiling plate rear floodlight 200amp 40ckt homeline service fish only as per 2014 nec
- Commercial building permit Aug 2020Completed
For the erection of a four story structure with roof deck and roof deck access structures. for use as four family dwelling. building to be equipped with standpipes and sprinklered per nfpa 13r @ min. separate permit required for any mep and fire suppression work. type b dwelling unit required on the 1st floor.
- Zoning permit Jun 2020Issued
For the erection of a four (4) story attached structure above a crawl space and partial basement (nte 38 feet) structure to have a front and side bay extension per approved streets department plan, and a roof deck with roof acces structure.
- Residential building permit Aug 2018Expired
Interior alterations and enclose existing door opening to an existing single family attached structure ( details as shown on the plan). no other structural work included on this application. seperate permits required for electrical, mechanical and plumbing work.
- Mechanical permit Jan 2017Completed
Install 3 hvac units with ductwork (multifamily)
- Electrical permit Jan 2017Completed
Install (14)120 volt smoke detecotrs,(28)switches,(66)outlets, (35)lighting fixtures, (3)hot-water heaters. install 4-gang 500 amp service and install (4)smoke detectors. install (2)pull stations,3 strobes and 5 horn storbes per nfpa 72
- Mechanical permit Dec 2016Completed
Install 3 hvac units with ductwork (multi-family)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2016Completed
Replace 1"water service-pa1#20163481226-"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection".
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 9440, 301 S 52nd St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00 and 13 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,100 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), Lea Henry C Sch (1,200 ft), West Philadelphia HS (1,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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4916 Locust Street sits in Philadelphia’s Walnut Hill neighborhood, on a residential block in West Philadelphia. Locust Street runs east toward University City and Center City, while nearby 50th Street provides a north-south route through this part of the city.
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