40 Dearborn Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 40 Dearborn Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 22 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 40 Dearborn 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 22 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Plumbing permit Apr 2021Completed
Replacing 1 water heater 1 laundry sink and 1 kitchen sink
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
New line for ac unit, new line for washer and dryer, new line for dishwasher, install 6 recessed lights, existing electrical panel and service as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (90 % efficiency, 60000 btu gas furnace with 2 1/2 ton condenser (condenser fan will be installed outside on floor in backyard, 10 registers/diffusers with duct work throughout the house as per ez hvac standard. the walls will not be removed or replaced, the walls will not be opened. ducts will be boxed after they installed).
- Residential building permit Mar 2021Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. drywall repair in some areas, existing walls and ceilings, new ducts and hvac furnish will be installed, new ducts will be boxed with drywall, house will be painted and cleaned.
- Residential building permit Jan 2021Expired
For new construction of a three (3) story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with a roof deck and roof deck access structure. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered (13d), separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. *protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.* energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 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.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on plan.
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
(wire or re-wire) (one- or two-) family dwelling as per 2008 nec.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
Install 2 water closets, 2 lavy sinks, 1 bathtub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 garbage disposal & 1 laundry box, 1 water heater - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Sep 2018Completed
Sfd) 1 hvac unit with duckwork.
- Alteration permit Sep 2018Completed
Sfd) interior renovation per ez alteration standard. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations. dated feb.2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Mechanical permit Dec 2017Completed
Install hvac 80% efficiency 40,000 btu heating unit with 1 return & 7 diffusers.
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
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted 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: U Haul Ctr Chestnut Street, 4857 Chestnut St (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
Enterprise Heights 4700 06 Market Street and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,150 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,150 ft), KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS (2,150 ft), The Workshop School (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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