30 North 40th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 30 North 40th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 18 not closed, and 35 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 30 North 40th 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
18 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Demolition permit Aug 2024Expired
Complete demolition of existing building by mechanical equipment and hand. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times. full sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. backfill must take place within 30 days of demolition completion.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Cancelled
Emergency repair of two(2) 6" house traps and fai
- Demolition permit Apr 2024Expired
For the complete demolition of the existing three (3) story masonry structure. 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.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Expired
Lateral seal.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Expired
Lateral seal.
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
For the complete demolition of the existing structure.
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
For the complete demolition of the existing structure.
- General permit minor Dec 2023Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- General permit minor Dec 2023Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Install fire alarm and rescue assistance system .all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Install 33 lavatories, 32 water closets, 31 shower/tubs, 16 kitchen sinks, 16 washing machine boxes, 16 hub drains, 1 floor drain, 4 backwater valves, 1 backflow preventer, 2 sump pump, 3 ejector sump pumps, 5 roof drains, 16 hot water heaters, and 8 area drains according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Supply and install new 2” wdp curb to building supply and install new 8” storm sewer line curb supply and install (2) new 8” curb trap supply and install (1) new 8” sanitary line curb supply and install (2) new 6” fresh air inlets supply and install (1) new 2" backflow device
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,450 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
Modern Laundry and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,450 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Bell Telephone Exchange Building. 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
1,100 ft
Robeson HS for Human Services (1,100 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,250 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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