5948 North 4th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5948 North 4th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 1 not closed, and 39 violations.
- 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 5948 North 4th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Distribution panel - 30 space panel, (17) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (8) switch replacement, (4) 3-way switch replacement, (2) ground fault receptacle, replace exterior fixture, install dining room fixture, fluorescent fixture, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Issued
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. replace old 84% gas boiler with like in kind no duct work needed
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2014Completed
Lateral and curb trap pa20143491006 (sfd)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Aug 2014Completed
Interior alterations - single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. owner to perform work him self. no contractor on the site.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2013Completed
New curb trap & fai (sfd) pa20131610777 & 20131620165
- Plumbing permit Oct 2011Completed
Replace water service (single family dwelling)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2011Completed
Remove and re-install bath tub
- Use permit Mar 2011Completed
Use space as a family daycare with accessory preping and serving of food.
- Administrative permit Sep 2008Completed
C/o not required
- Use permit Aug 2008Completed
Use permit for group daycare for no more than 8 children (per proviso)and no more than 3 children under age 2 1/2 yrs old. food will be prepared and served. no signs per proviso
- Electrical permit Feb 2008Completed
100amp service with 20 circuit, panel & meter socket, tie in exisitng lines and ground system as per 2005 nec (east district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Allen Kay, 5817 N Old 2nd St (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,600 ft
Cardone Industries. 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
600 ft
Lowell James R Sch (600 ft), Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS (2,350 ft), ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS (2,350 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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