2242 North Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2242 North Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 44 permits, 19 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 2242 North Front Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 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.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Install 800 amp service with grounding. install lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, smoke/co alarms, a/c disconnects, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Issued
New construction of mixed use building. exterior installation of curb trap, fai, main drain, and water distribution pipe. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof extension for piping serving fixtures located in commercial space. 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
- Fire suppression permit May 2026Issued
For the installation of fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout structure to include 2" main fire service line with 2-inch wilkins 950xlt2 backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Site / utility permit Apr 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for cp-2025-004436
- Commercial building permit Mar 2026Issued
For new construction of a three-story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with a roof deck and a roof deck access structure. for use as a multi-family household liivng for five (5) dwelling units and two artist studio at the basement and ground floor. building shall be fully sprinklered per nfpa13. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. **protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.**energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc.
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and roof deck access structure above. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Completed
For the lot line adjustment to create one (1) lot (parcel a) from two (2) existing lots (2248 and 2250 n front st). size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Issued
New construction, interior plumbing. +all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued
For the erection of an addition above the 1st floor. size and location as shown on plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2022Issued
For installation of hvac system to serve the apartment building as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72. install a 400 amp service with 5 meters. wire throughout a mixed use building: switches, lights, receptacles, tv's, phones, emergency lights, and interconnected smoke/co detectors as per nec 2017 and as per plans given.
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
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 350 351, 2426 N 2nd St (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
Norris Square Civic Association and 29 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 6 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
1,150 ft
Hunter William H Sch (1,150 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (1,200 ft), Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (1,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.6 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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