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1740 Sansom Street, Philadelphia

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Does 1740 Sansom Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 49 permits, 7 not closed, and 49 violations, 3 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 1740 Sansom Street at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.

  1. Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed

    Repair/replace ct & fai.

  2. Zoning permit May 2026Issued

    Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop; eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant

  3. Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued

    Visitor accommodations

  4. Electrical permit Nov 2021Expired

    20amp line with breaker and gfci outlet as per 2017 nec. fishing method only.

  5. Commercial building permit Oct 2021Expired

    For the erection of a temporary structure in the right of way for use as restaurant seating. separate permit(s) required if new electrical connections or hvac equipment is proposed. upon issuance of this permit, the restaurant's temporary sidewalk caf?/streetery license must be amended to document the approval of the structure. please submit this permit to https://form.jotform.com/203103777242045

  6. Commercial building permit Jan 2021Expired

    For the erection of a temporary structure in the right of way for use as restaurant seating. separate permit(s) required if new electrical connections or hvac equipment is proposed. upon issuance of this permit, the restaurant's temporary sidewalk cafe/streetery license must be amended to document the approval of the structure. please submit this permit to https://form.jotform.com/203103777242045

  7. Operations permit Jan 2021Expired

    Assembly use tent - install 9' x 80' (720 s.f.) tent for temporary caf?/streetery for bar bombon at 113 s. 18th street. includes 8' high window sidewalls, secured with concrete weights - lawful occupancy shall be as posted - erection date: 12/14/2020 - removal date: 05/31/2021 electrical permit required, unless power is provided through existing exterior ground fault protected receptacles and power cords are rated extra heavy duty with u. l. label stating such rating. no cooking or heating permitted with this approval. if tent is not ready for inspection to include electrical components, an additional fee of $200.00 will be applied for any after hours inspection with possible issuance of code violation notices. electrical permit number must be provided 24-hrs prior to event.

  8. Administrative permit Nov 2018Expired

    For the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the use of personal services (business occupancy), partial change in occuapancy classification to a lower means of egress hazard category. all work to be done per approved plans. no alterations to existing means of egress. compliance with philadelphia fire and property maintenance codes prior to occupancy.

  9. Use permit Sep 2018Completed

    Changing ( by right) the use from retail sales to personal services for entire 2nd floor document the modification of existing awning sign to reflect new tennant

  10. Electrical permit Apr 2018Completed

    Install 1- new circuit, 8- outdoor light fixtures, 1- gfci outlet. remove and relocate only: 4- heaters. clean out old wiring. all work in accordance with 2008 nec (mixed use)

  11. Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed

    Relocating 4 existing heat lamps, install two outlets... in accordance with 2008 nec (restaurant)

  12. Use permit May 2017Completed

    Change use from retail sales clothing to commercial services restaurant/bar. no change in height or square footage. no signage on this permit.

Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections

Safety and environment

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.

FEMA National Risk Index, census tract

Leaking fuel tanks

1 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Hertz Rent A Car, 31 S 19th St (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Brownfield site

1,700 ft

K And T Rail To Trail and 18 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.

EPA ACRES Brownfields

Toxic release facility

2,700 ft

National Publishing Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.

EPA Toxics Release Inventory

Historic listing nearby

350 ft

Solomon House and 2 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.

National Park Service, National Register

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

1,350 ft

Freire CS (1,350 ft), Russell Byers CS (1,900 ft), Independence CS (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

6.6 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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  • Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
  • The building has commercial space on the ground floor. Ask about their hours, check where the ventilation or refrigeration units are, and what time deliveries happen in the morning.
  • Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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  • Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
  • Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
  • Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.

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