8401 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8401 Bustleton Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 6 not closed, and 6 violations, 4 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 8401 Bustleton Avenue 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Commercial building permit May 2026Issued
**level 3 alterations, addition & change of occupancy** for the erection of an addition at the rear of an existing commercial structure for use as religious assembly (a-3 occupancy)). alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. 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 other work. **excavation permit required**
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
For the erection of a rear addition on an existing detached structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
For the demolition of existing building and for the erection of a detached building with a pilot house for roof maintenance only. size and location as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
For the erection of an addition to an existing structure. size and location as shown in plan.** all structures to be completely detached**
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
Public, civic, and institutional - religious assembly
- General permit Feb 2023Completed
For the erection of a free standing sign as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Completed
For the removal of existing free-standing sign and for the installation of one (1) non-illuminated double faced free-standing sign, and one (1) window sign accessory to existing sole medical, dental and health practitioner.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Expired
Install 3/4" watts model lf007m3qt backflow preventer.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
- Plumbing permit Aug 2017Completed
Main drain, fai curb trap pa20172180024 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Oct 2007Completed
Repair curb trap and outside main
- Electrical permit May 2007Completed
Replace existing 200a service.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Texaco 100312, 8275 Bustleton Ave (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,050 ft
Farrell Louis H Sch (1,050 ft), Rhawnhurst Sch (4,550 ft), Tacony Academy CS (4,550 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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