1343 North Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1343 North Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 18 not closed, and 15 violations, 2 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 1343 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
18 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Interior wiring to a retail store/ including lighting, lighting control, exit signs, emergency lighting and receptacle outlets. install branch circuits to supply power to appliance and hvac equipment. all work to be perform according to the 2020 nec and per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo cp-2026-003547 install lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, telecommunications wiring, (2) 125 amp mlo panels, (1) 400 amp mlo panel, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo cp-2026-003547 alterations to existing restaurant. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof extension. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo cp-2026-003547 for the installation of hvac appliances, grds, toilet room exhausts, type 1 and type 2 commercial kitchen hoods, and associated ductwork, exhaust fans, makeup air system, and fuel gas piping. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Issued
For level ii interior alterations with a partial change in use and occupancy classification to group a-2 sit-down restaurant in space "a". building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
**2021 imc review** for the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Alterations to existing warehouse to create 2 commerrcial spaces. exterior installation of curb trap, fai, main drain, and 2" water distribution pipe. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof extension. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2021 ppc and approved plans
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Installation of (3) new electrical service disconnects and associated switchgear. (1) 100a 208/120 3p. (1) 600a 208/120 3p. (1) 800a 208/120 3p. interior wiring. fire alarm installation: all work per approved plans nec 2017 & nfpa 2016
- Commercial building permit Aug 2026Issued
For level ii alterations to an existing attached structure. alterations to include partial demolition and the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. for use as retail sales-consumer goods at 1st floor rear space to include all previously approved use. all work to be done per approved plans. ***************** separate permits to be obtained for all other work. ******************************************
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Issued
For the installation of rtu's, associated duct work, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
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
2.8 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (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: Select Beverage Co, 1342 N Howard St (450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
233 East Girard Avenue G3tbny00 and 18 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,500 ft
Exelon Corp Delaware Generating Station and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,300 ft
Moffet John Sch (1,300 ft), Adaire Alexander Sch (1,450 ft), Penn Treaty Sch (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.8 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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