2356 North Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2356 North Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 48 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 2356 North Front Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of one (1) statically-illuminated wall sign. size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
For the erection of a semi-detached structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Replace 1" wdp.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Installation of interior plumbing
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2023Completed
For the installation of a new nfpa 13 fire suppression system through the structure as per application/plans and in accordance with the 2016 nfpa 13 including a 2 inch fire service main and a 2 1/2 inch dc wilkins 350a backflow prevention assembly. all work to be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Install 400 amp service. rewire throughout, lighting, receptacles, and power to equipment as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
Install hvac system for a two family dwelling and ground floor commercial as per approved plan. **2018 imc review** separate permit shall be required for installation of an approved automatic fire supression system***
- Commercial building permit Dec 2022Completed
For a level iii interior alterations to include a change in occupancy in an existing structure. for a vacant commercial space on the ground floor (front) and two-family household living. use registration is required for the vacant commercial space prior to occupancy. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings throughout. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa13 . all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. **amended as of 4/24/2024 for the addition of accessible restroom in the commercial space.**
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Completed
For the erection of roof decks and an addition above the two story portion of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2021Expired
For level ii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes, equipment as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep work. **no signs this permit and no work at upper floor (vacant)**
- Zoning permit Jul 2020Issued
Commissaries and catering services
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
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: Hess 38204, 2550 N Second St (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
York Metal and 30 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,100 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
500 ft
Hunter William H Sch (500 ft), Sankofa Freedom Academy CS (1,000 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (1,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.7 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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