309 North Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 309 North Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 15 not closed, and 45 violations, 7 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 309 North Front Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated coastal flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-005415
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2025Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-005415
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2025Issued
For the installation of a new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r & nfpa 13 throughgout an existing structure. installation to include 2" fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 950 xl3 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2025-005415
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-005415
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2025-005415
- Site / utility permit Jul 2025Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2025-005415
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Issued
For the erection of a four (4) story attached structure of type v-a construction with basement, roof deck, and roof deck access structure (stair and landing only) and an elevator overrun. for use as a two (2) family dwelling (group r-3) with three (3) accessory interior off-street parking spaces accessed from the street fronting n. water street. building to be fully sprinklered with a minimum of a nfpa 13r automatic sprinkler system. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 irc. separate permits required for excavation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o., submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Demolition permit Feb 2025Completed
For the complete demolition of the existing one (1) story wood framed 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 mechanical & hand method as indicated on plans. 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.
- Zoning permit Dec 2024Issued
For the complete demolition of an existing one-story structure on lot; for the erection of an attached four (4) story structure with roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure (stair and landing only) and an elevator overrun; for use as two (2) family households living with three (3) accessory interior off-street parking spaces accessed from street fronting n. water street; size and location as shown on the plan.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: coastal flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Eunice Lazin, 300-346 N Delaware Ave (250 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,550 ft
700 704 N Third Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,400 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 8 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
3,000 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (3,000 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (3,750 ft), National Constitution Center HS (3,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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