3209 North Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3209 North Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 14 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 3209 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- General permit minor Aug 2025Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Replacing 6 " lateral , 6x4 house trap, main drain from city sewer to yard drain. footway. street opening replacing 3/4 curb stop line to meter.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Replacing house trap , partial main drain and fresh air inlet.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2024Completed
For the legalization of level ii interior alterations with a partial change in use without a change in occupancy classification to three (3) dwelling units (group r-2) at the 2nd floor with no change to take-out restaurant (group b) at the 1st floor with accessory storage (group s-2) at the basement. existing building is not sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - take-out restaurant; residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Replace 3/4" backflow device
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
For the relocation of lot lines to create one (1) lot (parcel c) from existing two (2) lots (105 e allegheny ave and 107 e allegheny ave). size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp
- Zoning permit Jul 2021Issued
Office - business and professional
- General permit Oct 2020Expired
For the installation of one accessory wall sign in accordance with approved plans.
- Zoning permit Oct 2020Issued
For a lot adjustment to create one (1) lot from two (2) existing lots (109 e allegheny ave and 111 e allegheny ave). size and location as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Issued
For the removal and replacement of one (1) existing statically illuminated flat-wall sign. size and location as shown in plan. for use as signs accessory to an existing retail sales of cosumer goods
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Police Site 020, 130-60 Westmoreland St (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
800 ft
139 167 Clearfield Street and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,300 ft
Abbey Color Inc and 10 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
950 ft
John B Stetson MS (950 ft), Cramp William Sch (1,450 ft), Sheppard Isaac Sch (2,050 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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