1204 North Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1204 North Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 44 permits, 11 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 1204 North Front Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2025Issued
For new construction of a pre-fabricated structure for temporary certificate of occupancy for retail sales of consumer goods. separate permit required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. *amended 6/22/2026; revised structure per amended construction documents*
- Administrative permit Aug 2025Completed
For a certificate of occupancy for a beauty salon (group b) in a mixed-use commercial/residential building. no alterations work under this permit.
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Personal services
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
For the erection of an attached structure. size and location as shown in the application/plans. amendment approved as of 4/2/26: to update the building footprint. size and location as shown in the amended plans.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2024Completed
To legalize level ii alterations to an existing building for the use as r-3 occupancy (two dwelling units) at second floor (no change of occupancy); third floor to remain vacant (separate permit required prior to occupancy); alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings 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.
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Commercial building permit Dec 2023Completed
For the demolition of stairs and landing. for the construction of exit stairs and roof canopy to enclose exit. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning permit Aug 2023Issued
For the removal of one (1) accessory projecting sign, one (1) accessory wall sign, and the erection of bay windows and restored facade. size and location per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Completed
For the construction of a roof canopy to enclose exit. size and location as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Issued
Retail sales - sundries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience sales; retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Select Beverage Co, 1342 N Howard St (800 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
233 East Girard Avenue G3tbny00 and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,100 ft
Starkey Chemical Process Co and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,200 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
1,950 ft
Bodine William W HS (1,950 ft), Adaire Alexander Sch (2,050 ft), Moffet John Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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