4948 Hoopes Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4948 Hoopes Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 33 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 17 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 4948 Hoopes Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Residential building permit Aug 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2022-33753- for the repair to the exterior rear wall of an existing structure as per engineer's report. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2022-33753. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Installing a 20amp circuit for a exterior chair lift in accordance with nec & local code. (all surface mount wiring)
- Residential building permit Nov 2024Completed
For exterior alterations and installation of a stairlift to the front of an existing attached single-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical work*
- Demolition permit Nov 2023Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2023-115490. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 4949, 4945 ogden st. seal porch sides c/w 4949, 4945 ogden st. install erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
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.
- General permit minor May 2023Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 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. 54,000 btu furnace, 2 ton condenser, & ductwork with 7 diffusers. heater in basement and duct work to be ran on main level and second floor
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Install drainage and supply lines for 1-tub , 1- toilet, 1- vanity,1- kitchen sink, 1- laundry sink
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
Full rewire: lights, switches, outlets and smoke detectors as per nec 2014
- Residential building permit Jul 2022Completed
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. 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, underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. • full interior clean-out. • removal and construction of non-load bearing interior walls. • drywall repair and installation where necessary. • interior paint and trim. • full kitchen renovation @ 1st floor. • full bathroom renovation @ 2nd floor. • new flooring throughout. • new interior doors. • new replacement windows without change in size or location. • there shall be no work in the basement.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Repair/ replace curb trap fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Expired
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Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,000 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. 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
250 ft
Rhoads James Sch (250 ft), Parkway West (1,700 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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