4938 Locust Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4938 Locust Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 1 not closed, and 55 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 4938 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Replace section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Replace curb trap & fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - 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 mini split only. no new ductwork).
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Wire all outlets, switches, lighting, smoke/co detectors and mini split system for 3rd floor addition to nec code 2014
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - 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. (92% gas furnace 40kbtu, coil, ac 2ton 13seer located in the backyard new ductwork).
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Supply and install (1) new 1 1/2” domestic waters line main to building supply (1) new 1 1/2” domestic meters supply and install new (1) 6” sewer line main to curb/storm supply and install new (1) 6” curb trap supply and install new (1) 5” curb trap supply and install new (2) 4”fresh air inlet supply and install new (2) 4” cast iron lines curb to building
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
New construction, interior plumbing. +all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Residential building permit Apr 2022Completed
For the construction of a rear third floor addition and a roof deck at rear of second floor to an existing attached structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install a 300 amp service, (5) gang meter bank, (4) 125 amp panels & feeders, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder. install wiring throughout the common areas and four dwelling units. install lights normal and emergency, switches, sensors and receptacles. provide power for the mechanical and hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Completed
For the erection of a rear third floor addition and a roof deck at the second floor level to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in application/plan
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
New construction, interior & exterior plumbing. all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2021Completed
Installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13r throughout new 3-story building to include new 2-inch fire service line and new backflow prevention assembly as per approved plan. amended as of 5.6.2022: to install mandated backflow preventer with slow-closing valves and to change location of incoming fire service to st. bernard street in accordance with the revised plans.
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 9440, 301 S 52nd St (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 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
5,250 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
700 ft
The Workshop School (700 ft), West Philadelphia HS (1,300 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (1,350 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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