320 North 40th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 320 North 40th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 1 not closed, and 19 violations, 1 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 320 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. 1 open violation.
- Mechanical permit Mar 2017Completed
For the installation of a hvac system to include registers/diffusers, supply/exhaust ductwork, and appliances as per approved plans. separate permit required for any plumbing and electrical work.
- Electrical permit Mar 2017Completed
Install 360-outlet, 62-gfi, 37-smokes, 24-co, 37-bath, 152-single switches, 50-3 way and 4-4 way tv phone rv6 emergency, appliance outlets, 24-surface mount lights, 7-outdoor walls lights. 9-150 amp panels, 2-175 amp panels, 800amp service and 1-150 amp house panel as per 200 nec (west district) install a complete fire alarm system as per nfpa72
- Plumbing permit Jan 2017Completed
Plumbing construction throughout for a new (4)story multi-family dwelling (11)units to include new 5" & 6" sewer connections, a 2" water connection to the city main(s) and a 2" reduced pressure zone backflow prevention assembly at the water meter - note: branch venting must comply with section p-1105 of the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Suppression permit Jan 2017Completed
For the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13r, for a new, four (4) story multi-family building, using a new 2" fire service line, and a new 2" backflow prevention device, as per plans.
- New construction permit Dec 2016Completed
For the erection of a four (4) story structure with crawl space as per approved plans. foundation work shall be in accordance with approved plans. dwelling units on the 1st floor are to be type b units, ensure accessible route is provided to units. wall bracing design is engineer per alex rong, p.e. entire building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13. separate permits for any mep work. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 2 feet of building façade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required.
- Demolition permit Oct 2016Completed
For the complete demolition of a three-story attached structure as per site safety & demolition plan. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9'-0" of building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required.
- Zoning/use permit Oct 2016Completed
For the complete demolition of an attached structure. size and location as shown in plans. for use as a vacant lot.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2016Completed
Lateral - seal lateral "seal lateral" - abandoned laterals shall have the house trap removed and the pipe shall be hermetically sealed by a cap or plug at the curb line - "self-certifications 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"
- Demolition permit Oct 2016Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Zoning/use permit Oct 2016Completed
Complete demolition of existing structure on lot; for the erection of a semi-detached structure ( nte 38' high) for a multi-family household living ( eleven(11) dwelling units ). size and location as shown in the application.
- Use permit Jul 2016Completed
For a multi-family household living ( eleven(11) dwelling units ) from cellar through third floors.
- Alteration permit Feb 2016Completed
Cosmetic rehab,drywall,flooring,cabinets. no structural work separate permits for plumbing,elec,hvac
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 (950 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 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
4,750 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
1,450 ft
Robeson HS for Human Services (1,450 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,450 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (2,450 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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