843 North 4th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 843 North 4th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 4 not closed, and 25 violations, 10 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 843 North 4th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
240 v water heater circuit x1 30 amp 2 pole circuit breaker x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Replacement of 50 gal electric water heater
- General permit minor May 2022Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Nov 2019Expired
Ez permit standards alterations-install gypboard and other finishes 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be peformed in the basement or cellar) occupant verified with official i.d.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2015Completed
3/4 distribution pa20152722881 (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 2015Completed
Roof replacement, dimensional shingles(sfd)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2015Completed
3/4 water service
- Mechanical permit Jul 2013Completed
Installation of (2) hvac unit including ductwork (sfd)
- Electrical permit Jul 2013Completed
200amp service, rewire 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors arc fault gfic kitchen, bath grounding as per nec 2008 (sfd)
- Suppression permit Jun 2013Expired
Install new fire suppression system and 2" service in accordance with nfpa 13r throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. **see a/p 474534 for plans**
- Plumbing permit May 2013Completed
3 toilets, 3 tubs and shower, 3 lavs, 1 kitchen and 1 laundry
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
Superfund site
3.0 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 801 805 N 2nd St, 801 805 N 2nd St (1,100 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
700 704 N Third Street and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
550 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,200 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,200 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,250 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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