4936 B Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4936 B Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 4 not closed, and 33 violations, 9 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 4936 B Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate 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. 9 open violations.
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Completed
For the erection of a retaining wall in the front of the structure. for the extension of a front porch and roof on an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan.
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Issued
For the erection of a deck to the rear of an existing attached single-family structure as per approved plan.
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Completed
For the erection of a deck off the rear of an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling; size and location as per application/plan.
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Completed
For the erection of an expansion for the front porch of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit Dec 2018Completed
Install 20amp circuit panel 1 disconnect
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Completed
Concrete block and deck extension for wheel chair lift
- Residential building permit Aug 2018Expired
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 (bathroom)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2018Completed
Install pvc drain pipe and copper supply lines to lavatory, water closet and stall shower
- Alteration permit Jun 2017Expired
Reconstruction of areas identified in engineer report. all repaires with like in kind materials. all joists in existing pockets. *permit received from downstairs 7/17/17*
- Alteration permit Oct 2011Completed
Removing exterior masonry wall and replacing with new. shore up 2nd floor rear bay and close off area with fence as per plans
- Alteration permit May 2008Completed
Enclose front porch no openings in party walls party walls must be rated for a one hour fire separation new door and window framing, sheetrock, insulation,sheathing, etc must contact building inspector prior to start of construction
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bros Getty, 144-146 W Roosevelt Blvd (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,650 ft
Barton Clara Sch (1,650 ft), Feltonville Intermediate School (1,700 ft), Olney HS (1,750 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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