1939 Arch Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1939 Arch Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, all closed, and 18 violations.
- 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 1939 Arch 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
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Suppression permit Sep 2018Completed
Ez standard kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen hood fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2018Completed
Changing receptacles and lights for an existing restaurant no new wiring all existing change only as per 2008 ne(restaurant)
- Mechanical permit Jul 2018Completed
Installation of one (1) ul 710 & nsf listed commercial kitchen exhaust hoods with supply/exhaust tie-in to one (1) make-up fan, two (2) exhaust fans & all associated return/exhaust ductwork.***separate permit shall be required for installation of an approved automatic fire supression system***
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
Replace s/o valves set fixtures wc lav urinal - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
For prescriptive alterations, without a change in occupancy, to the existing group a-2 restaurant on the entire first and partial rear second floors, of an existing four (4) story attached structure, as per plans; separate permits required for all mep work; no structural work; no changes to existing stairways w/in tenant space; building is currently not sprinklered; no signs on this permit; new lawful occupancy (lo) signs issued based off proposed plumbing fixture counts.
- Electrical permit Mar 2016Completed
Remove power from old bus shelter and re install power to new bus shelter from a 20amp fuse in light pole closes to shelter as per 2008 nec (cc district)
- Alteration permit Feb 2011Completed
Erection of a rootop deck as per plans.
- Zoning/use permit Oct 2010Completed
Legalization of roof deck - deck for apartment use only with existing two apts on the 2nd and 3rd floor and existing restaurant on the 1st floor.
- Alteration permit Oct 2010Completed
New doorways in preparation for proposed sidewalk café - side walk café not part of this building permit application
- Plumbing permit Jul 2010Completed
Replace fixtures 2water closets 2 lav sinks 2 shower 1 kitchen sink
- Electrical permit Jul 2010Completed
(25) recessed hi-hat lts,replace (20) 120v receptacles,install (4) gfi receptacles,220v, 50a range circuit, replace 20 circuit panel to 30 circuit panel, replace (5) faulty 120 smoke detectors as per 2008 nec (cc dist)
- Alteration permit Jul 2010Completed
New tile in bathroom, new toilets, kitchen cabinets, sinks, floor and new doors
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Downtown Ctl Ofc, 1835 Arch St (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
K And T Rail To Trail and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,900 ft
National Publishing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
St. Clement's Protestant Episcopal Church 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
250 ft
Russell Byers CS (250 ft), Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS (1,250 ft), Freire CS (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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