1109 North 40th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1109 North 40th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 1109 North 40th 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached new structure with a cellar and an accessory roof deck (for residential use only) with roof access structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Completed
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).
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Install a dedicated line using wire mold for stair glide replace 100 amp panel as per 2017 nec
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Install ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, bathroom fixture, electric heater in bathroom according to nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Ez plumbing permit - plumbing alterations throughout an existing single-family dwelling. install with piping, 1 water closets/urinals, 1 lavatory sinks, 1 tubs/showers, as per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. combo with rp-2023-000273.
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Expired
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. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* a full bathroom remodel on the second floor pdc work order 173092. in the second-floor bathroom
- Commercial building permit Sep 2021Expired
Alteration to include interior and exterior renovation for a change of use of the first floor to a business and professional office and a single-family household living above as previously approved. all work is to be done per approved plans. separate permits are required for all other work. amendment issued on 3/16/2022 to document the following: new wall at rear third floor, new slab on grade construction. amendment issued on 11/03/2022 to correct the permit language to include exterior work as per the approved amended plans.
- Zoning permit May 2021Issued
Office - business and professional
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Water service
- Demolition permit Aug 2018Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs:stucco 1115 & 1119 n 40th st. replace one block of concrete @ front bilco door.
- Alteration permit Nov 2016Completed
Make safe permit to comply case #152291 for portion of structure. see ap#688761 for approved plans for alterations permits to comply with comply with the dangerous condition.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2016Issued
Interior and exterior building envelope demolition work. level iii interior alterations as per approved plans, structural work, rebuild exterior wall, and all other work as per approved plans. separate permit required for for mep and fire suppression work (entire nfpa 13 - exterior wall openings.) permit to comply with violation 152291 with ap#689146. work shall comply with accessibility variance. portable ramp complying with 405.5 and 405.9 of ansi a117.1-2009 and call button/ acc. signage be provided. asbestos abatement required prior to commencement of work.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0004 8132, 3750 W Girard Ave (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,000 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
750 ft
230 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
850 ft
School of the Future (850 ft), Belmont CS (2,200 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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