40 West Washington Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 40 West Washington Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 9 not closed, and 0 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 40 West Washington Lane at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
100 amp service and panel-32 space panel, 3 way switch replacement, electric race ways (wire mold), ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit- first floor, ground fault receptacle, arc fault, install doorbell, install exterior fixtture with motion dector, install flush mount led ceiling fxture(basement), install 10yr battery operated smoke detectors ,10 year battery operated smoke/carbon detector, replace bedroom fixture, switch replacement-rocker switch(amp only)according to nec fishing
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Issued
Installing a 200 amp service cable and a 200 amp meter socket, recess ed lighting throughout the unit a gfci receptacle on the kitchen island, smoke detectors, receptacles in the front and back on the exterior of the house installing now metallic electrical cables etc
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Issued
Installation of sewer, sanitary and water supply piping for fixture unites: 3-water closet, 3- shower, 3-lavatory sink, 1-kitchen sink, 1-water heater.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace existing boiler only, in like and kind.
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Issued
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. interior alterations as per engineer's report.
- Residential building permit Oct 2019Expired
Enlarge master bedroom window
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2019Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Expired
3-water closets, 3-lavs, 2-tubs, 1-kitchen sinks, 1-laundry, 1-water heaters, 1-stall shower, inside house drain & stacks the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit May 2019Abandoned
Re-wire house to code. provide and install a 100 amp service with a 30 circuit panel and proper grounding. all work as per 2008 nec
- General permit minor Mar 2019Expired
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.* kitchen and bathroom remodel* (additional permits are required for mep)
- Alteration permit May 2012Completed
Replace shingles on roof.
- Alteration permit Apr 2010Completed
Install (2) starbolts in front wall.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0364 1289, 6240 Germantown Ave (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,850 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Johnson, John, House. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,850 ft
Roosevelt Theodore MS (2,850 ft), Lingelbach Anna L Sch (2,900 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (3,700 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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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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