1509 North Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1509 North Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 54 permits, 6 not closed, and 51 violations, 5 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 1509 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Install 1.5" wdp, md, ct & fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Completed
Installation of hvac system for a new construction mixed use building as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Install 8 hot water heaters, 16 lavatories, 10 water closets, 8 shower/tubs, 8 kitchen sinks, 10 floor drains, 1 booster sump, 7 washing machine boxes, 2 roof drains, 1 backflow preventer, 1 sand interceptor, 2 ejector sump pump and 1 sump pump according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Install new low voltage fire alarm system . all work as per plans and nec 2017, 2016 nfpa 72 and city of philadelphia code requirements. all work is to be done according to approved drawings.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2023Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13 throughout a four (4) story mixed-use building to include a four (4) inch fire service line and a four (4) inch backflow prevention device. class 1 manual wet standpipes to be installed in interior exit stairway enclosures in accordance with nfpa 14. all work to be done per approved plans by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see cp-2021-008608 for associated building permit.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Expired
Rough-in permit for ep-2023-005242 install new low voltage fire alarm system. all work as per plans and nec 2017, nfpa 72 and city of philadelphia code requirements.
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Install a 800 amp 120/240v 1 phase service, (9) gang meter bank, (1) 225 amp panel & feeder, (7) 150 amp panels & feeders, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder. install wiring throughout the common areas, commercial space & seven dwelling units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, sensors, receptacles, smoke alarms & low voltage wiring. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. ** no fire alarm work on this permit.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning permit Nov 2022Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Zoning permit Apr 2022Cancelled
Vacant
- Commercial building permit Dec 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure. for a multi-family ( seven(7) dwelling units) from cellar through fourth(4th ) floors with two(2) interior accessory parking spaces including with one(1) accessible sace as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered. separate permits required for mep & fp work. amendment to remove the orriginally proposed interior parking garage and to create a vacant commercial space with toilet room and interior staircase at a portion of the 1st floor & basement as per approved revised plans. amendment to revised front exterior wall assembly facing n front street. amendment to change special inspection agency.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Select Beverage Co, 1342 N Howard St (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
1501 13 N 2nd Street and 17 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,850 ft
Exelon Corp Delaware Generating Station and 5 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
700 ft
Moffet John Sch (700 ft), Adaire Alexander Sch (1,300 ft), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.0 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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