4948 Keyser Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4948 Keyser Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 4948 Keyser Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2026Issued
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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Replace water service
- Fire suppression permit May 2026Issued
The installation of a one (1) inch combined service line for a fire & domestic supply line and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. multipurpose residential fire sprinkler system designed in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work shall be accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations, and approved building permit. separate permits required for all plumbing work.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-012131
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-012131
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2025-012131
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2025-012131
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-012131
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Issued
For new construction of a two-story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered with a min of nfpa13d, separate permits required for all electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. **mechanical work to be included **protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.**energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.**
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
**amendment approved on 10/27/2025: to amendment previously approved zoning permit # zp-2025-008747, to document the change to gross floor area increase from 588 sq ft. to 658 sq ft. and the remaining permit same as previously approved. size and location as shown on the plans** for the erection of a new attached structure with cellar. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- General permit minor Dec 2023Expired
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.
- Alteration permit Apr 2012Completed
Repair the rear masonry wall. rebuild on existing foundation.
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Germantown Vmf, 5209 Greene St (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
Oshun Family Services Center and 29 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,050 ft
Cage Graphic Arts and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Fitler School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
200 ft
Fitler Academics Plus (200 ft), Kelly John B Sch (1,600 ft), Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (2,850 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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