2828 North Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2828 North Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 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 2828 North Front Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Demolition permit Jul 2026Completed
*make safe permit** for the complete demolition of the existing two (2) story building to comply with violation case # cf-2023-007460. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure. 21 day posting & notice waived per a-303.2.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Full demolition of exisitng structure on the lot to create a vacant lot
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Lateral seal for future demolition.
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
For the repair of the front brick wall, the installation of temporary bracing, and the installation of a door and stairs to the basement level to resolve case cf-2023-108370. all work to be done per approved plans and engineering inspection letter. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2023-108370. "in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a 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." amendment approved as of 4/11/25: for the replacement of the front wall. size and location as shown in the amended plans and documents.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Install shower, toilet and vanity install pipes to fixtures
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Install new receptacle and circuit arc fault, electric wall/ceiling heater, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, bathroom fixtures, 10yr smoke detector, 10yr smoke/carbon monoxide detector according to nec fishing
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Replace 5" cast iron curb trap, install new 4" cast iron fai
- Residential building permit Jun 2019Expired
Remove and rebuild first floor facade wall per plans
- Use permit Aug 2018Completed
Use of an existing building as a two (2) family dwelling. no signs on this application
- Electrical permit Sep 2017Completed
Install 200amp service only with no wiring as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Replace 8- switches, 12- outlets, gfci in kitchen, 3- battery smokes, ground panel.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. 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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Liberty Gas, 101 W Lehigh Ave (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
2761 75 Palethorp Street and 10 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,050 ft
Leatex Chemical 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
300 ft
Sheppard Isaac Sch (300 ft), Pan American Academy CS (1,550 ft), Hunter William H Sch (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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