2040 Wilder Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2040 Wilder Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 14 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 2040 Wilder 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
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2026-006695
- Site / utility permit Nov 2026Issued
For undepinning work as per aaproved plans. ** if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work**iebc 2021**
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
Interior alterations to a single-family dwelling as per plans. underpinning and excavation of foundations under sp-2026-000912 with continued special inspections. emergency egress window well as per steets dept approval.
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation cf-2024-007477 for structural repairs to existing building per approved plans, engineer's report and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. installation of 96% efficient gas furnace, 75,000 btu with 2 1/2 ton cooling coil and outdoor condenser. some new ductwork throughout the house. 14 diffusers/registers connected to new ductwork
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Install drain lines and waterlines and set fixtures.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
Installing a new 100 amp service and total rewire. the basement is being finished in front area. first and 2nd floor will be rewired. the wiring will be fished in some areas and not in other areas of the home.
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Completed
For alterations to the basement of an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan. excavation/underpinning sp-2025-000205. separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, mechanical alterations.
- Site / utility permit Mar 2026Completed
For the legalization of excavation and underpinning at the basement with the installation of additional reinforced concrete benching as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 irc. no change to existing group r-3 single-family dwelling occupancy. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Interior plumbing - 1 ks, 1 ll, 2 wc, 1 wh, 2 lavatories, 2 shower / tubs
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. for the installation of hvac equipment including all registers and diffusers associated with the new ductwork . installation of 60k btu gas furnace ,92% efficiency with 2 1/2 ton coil and condenser. condensing unit to be located in the backyard
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Install 200 amp service ,wiring throughout ,install light ,fixture ,outles ,swiches ,smoke detectors ,grounding.
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. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
Point Breeze Habitat For Humanity 2238 Latona Street and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,250 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc 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
500 ft
First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Philadelphia. 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
1,600 ft
McDaniel Delaplaine Sch (1,600 ft), Childs George W Sch (1,800 ft), Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers (2,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.4 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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