4938 Old York Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4938 Old York Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 4938 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Install backflow
- Administrative permit Mar 2025Completed
For a certificate of occupancy for a day care on the ground floor of an existing structure. no alterations approved on this permit. the building shall comply with the philadelphia property maintenance and fire codes prior to occupancy. separate permits required for alterations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
Child care - child care center
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Expired
Emergency curb trap fai
- Commercial building permit May 2022Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing tenant space on the 1st floor level for use as an educational facility (daycare). alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Apr 2022Issued
Child care - group child care
- Use permit Jan 2020Completed
For use to one(1) single family household living unit on the snd floor, vacant commercial space on 1st floor. *no sign permit on this application*
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed
Install fire alarm system throughout the building as per nfpa 72
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2019Completed
Install 1 hvac system with necessary ductwork for first floor only.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
To install fixtures and pipes in deli store on the 1st fl 1 hand sink 1 3-comp sink to replace fixtures in delo store on the 1st fl 1 lav 1 water closet
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
8 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
400 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
550 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
1,100 ft
Cooke Jay MS (1,100 ft), Logan James Sch (1,800 ft), Lindley Academy CS at Birney (2,250 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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