314 North 40th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 314 North 40th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 1 not closed, and 47 violations, 4 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 314 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Administrative permit Apr 2015Completed
For alterations to an existing three-story mutli-family building to enclose an exterior porch, replacement of floor joists (less than 2/3 of total), replacement of basement wall furring, and the installation of a new roof as shown in approved plans.
- Zoning/use permit Apr 2015Completed
To enclose an existing front porch on an attached structure. size and location as shown in plans. for use as an existing multi-family dwelling (six (6) units).
- Plumbing permit Feb 2015Completed
Interior plumbing alterations to a (6)family dwelling throughout - work will comply with the approved plans and the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Jan 2015Completed
For the installation of a new hvac system to include roof top condensing units, heat pumps, registers, diffusers and associated ductwork within an existing multi-family dwelling. see a/p no 581552 for associated alterations permit. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression.
- Alteration permit Jan 2015Completed
For the installation of two (2) steel beams to support the proposed roof top units. all work per approved plans and engineer's letter. separate permit required for all other alterations and m.e.p.
- Electrical permit Sep 2014Completed
Install 350amp service,total rewire arc fault,gfic,smoke detectors grounding and install fire alarm system per 2008 nec (multi family)
- Suppression permit Sep 2014Completed
For the installation of an automatic sprinkler system w. two (2) inch fire service line & backflow prevention (bfp) assembly to serve a three (3) story above grade plane, w. basement, multi-family building. automatic sprinkler system installation in accordance with nfpa 13r.
- Electrical permit Sep 2014Completed
Install 200amp service, 3-100amp panels, 14-smoke detectors, 38-outlets, 17-switches, 4-exhaust fans, 22-lights fixtures & 6-gfci as per nec 2008 (2fd) - note: owner changed contractor effective 09/10/2014 - new contractor will comply violations under case #450863 incurred by others
- Suppression permit Aug 2014Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 2" service in accordance with nfpa 13r throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2014Completed
New 5" lateral to curb trap to basement wall new 1" domestaic waer service from main to curb stop to basement wall - pa 1 call# 2014-2230452
- Alteration permit Aug 2014Completed
For level iii interior alterations (partial change in occupancy) to create six (6) dwelling units within an existing three-story structure as per revised plans (notes in red). building to be fully sprinklered. **all asbestos to be treated/removed prior to commencement of work.** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2014Completed
3/4" wd, 5" lat, ht & (p)hd - pa one call #20141812095 - "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 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
4,700 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department. 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
1,400 ft
Robeson HS for Human Services (1,400 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,400 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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