4945 Royal Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4945 Royal Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 11 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 4945 Royal Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- General permit Jun 2026Issued
For the installation of roof-mounted solar collectors in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. ***separate permits to be obtained for all electrical work.***
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
Rooftop pv solar system 31 panels. 13.640kw (dc) gp-2026-003430 amended 7/6/26 reduce the number of panels from 31 to 25 all work per approved plans uploaded 6/22/26
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Expired
Dig and repair building drain
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2021Expired
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork throughout a renovated three (3) story semi-detached structure to be used as group r-2 (three (3) dwelling units); appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work; see cp-2021-001088 for building permit.
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Expired
Total rewire 300 amp service with 4 gang meter box, 4 panels, 1 house panel and 3 three apartments as per approved drawings-2017 nec. **separate fire alarm permit is required for fire alarm work*
- Plumbing permit May 2021Expired
Installation of supply and dwv pipe to listed fixtures per plans and 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2021Expired
For prescriptive compliance method for alteration to the existing multi-family semi-detached structure as per approved plans. building is not sprinklered. separate permits required for m.e.p. work.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2021Expired
For reconstruction of the rear wall and side wall at the court yard as per approved plans, separate permits required for any interior alteration work.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2020Completed
Make safe permit to comply case #cf-2020-022035. install additional bracing and wood frame exterior walls per engineer's report. exterior wood stud walls to consist of 2x6 @ 16 o.c. additional work shall require additional permits and plans to be submitted for plan review and approval.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
As per pwd contract, connect water service from curb to meter
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
As per pwd contract, connect water service from curb to meter
- Alteration permit Sep 2019Completed
Level 1 alterations to an exiting porch. new porch floor on an exiting porch with like in kind materials. no structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be peformed in the basement or cellar) no work allowed in the basement or any other work permitted on this.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Freedom Square Lower Germantown, 29 E Wister St (800 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
4851 Stenton Avenue and 21 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,900 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,000 ft
Fitler Academics Plus (1,000 ft), Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (2,050 ft), Kelly John B Sch (2,600 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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