40 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 40 North 2nd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 2 not closed, and 4 violations.
- 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 North 2nd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2023Expired
For the installation of hvac appliances, grilles / registers / diffusers, and associated ductwork. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc and phc approval. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Issued
Disconnect existing hvac equipment, reconnect new equipment. new circuits for new vav's as shown on plans as per 2017 nec
- Alteration permit Aug 2017Completed
**applicant must submit brick pointing sample to phc for final approval** for prescriptive alterations to the rear elevator shaft roof overrun atop an existing two (2) story structure used as theatre w/live performances and accessory gift shop, as per plans and phc approval; no other work on this permit.
- Alteration permit Jun 2013Completed
Brick infill of three windows on exterior wall of filbert street side of theatre building, 2nd floor. work to be performed as per philadelphia historical commission's guidelines and approved plan.
- Electrical permit Apr 2013Completed
Installation new fire alarm system consisting of 1 main fa pnl, 2 annunicator pnl 32 horn strobes 11 strobes 7 pull stations 6 smoke detectors 2 heat detectors & 2 duct detectors per 2008 nec & nfpa 72 (commercial/theater)
- Electrical permit Sep 2011Completed
Replace existing fire alarm control panel and addressable devices with new. provide new notification devices in areas lacking coverage. space is considered existing use/existing occupancy and under 1000 people. install as per 2008 nec
- Electrical permit Jul 2011Completed
Furnish and install lighting, switches, power outlet and 2 new electrical panels per attach drawings, no fire alarm, no tele/comm, work included as per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2011Completed
Arden theater - 1st and 2nd floors - alterations to existing toilet room and dressing areas - (18)water closets, (5)urinals, (1)sink, (1)drinking fountain, (20)lavatories, (2)floor drains and (1)shower
- Alteration permit Jun 2011Completed
Int non structural reno and 6 ext windows regalvanized, 2nd floor.-theater
- Mechanical permit Jun 2011Completed
Ductwork modifications as part of interior alterations covered under permit #341231. see ap #341231 for plans.
- Suppression permit Jun 2011Completed
Relocation of 18 sprinklers
- Alteration permit Nov 2009Completed
Exterior site work to including improvements to pedestrian walkways, gate installation and sub-grade structural work. historical commission to review brickwork in field for approval. all compost type materials shown on drawings are temporary and must be removed prior to completion.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Snydermans Gulf, 250 N 2nd St (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,450 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
1,100 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,100 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,400 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (3,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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