4917 Old York Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4917 Old York Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 4917 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. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Install new 3/4" rp backflow device
- Administrative permit Dec 2023Completed
Co only for a group child care on the 1st floor only.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2023Completed
Level ii interior alterations (no change of occupancy) for renovations to existing group i-4 occupancy as per approved plans. *2018 iebc review*
- Zoning permit Sep 2022Issued
Child care - group child care
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Expired
Replace an existing emergency light, wire and install a new emergency light, wire and install 2 exit emergency light combo units. all wiring will be fished. as per nec 2017
- Administrative permit Nov 2020Completed
For certificate of occupancy for business at basement & first floor of existing structure. no alterations this permit.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Expired
Supply and install 3/4" backflow device
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
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.
- Use permit May 2019Completed
For use as business and professional office on the first floor in an existing structure with two(2) previously approved dwelling units above(no signs on this permit)
- Use permit Oct 2015Completed
For a personal services on first floor (floor area less than 2,000 sq ft) and one family dwelling on second floor in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Use permit Apr 2015Completed
Sales of auto and repair service of tires in two garages in rear.
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2015Completed
For the removal of all existing signage and for the erection of one (1) double-sided, statically illuminated, projecting sign. size and location as shown on plans/application. permit in response to violation case # 454267. signage accessory to previously approved take-out restaurant in the same building as two (2) family dwelling.
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 Ctl Ofc, 4908-18 N Broad St (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Historic listing nearby
350 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
750 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
850 ft
Cooke Jay MS (850 ft), Logan James Sch (2,000 ft), Lindley Academy CS at Birney (2,200 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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