404 North 40th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 404 North 40th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, all closed, and 23 violations, 5 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 404 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Main drain
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Replace 2" backflow device.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Installation of curbtrap and fai
- Alteration permit Jul 2014Completed
Cover/repair building front facade with cement/stucco. replace entry doors with same size new doors.
- Alteration permit Jan 2014Completed
For the installation of two (2) windows. no increase in exterior wall openings.
- Alteration permit Dec 2013Completed
Construct a masonry guard rail at the first floor porch. rail nit to exceed 36" in height. repat front masonry steps.
- Electrical permit Jul 2011Completed
Wiring and installation of all electric devices,fixtures,equipment in new 15 apartment bldg ,new 800amp 3 phase service branch feeder to each apartment apartment 15 150amp,intercom system phone and tv jacks,a new fire alarm system as per 2008 nec,nfpa-72
- Suppression permit Jul 2011Completed
Installation of nfpa 13 fire suppression system with 2" service for a multi-family building.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2011Completed
Install 2in water service
- Plumbing permit May 2011Completed
Install plumbing for 15 new apartments and area drain and install 15 hot water heaters
- Mechanical permit Apr 2011Completed
Install 16 self-contained payne hvac units including accessory ductwork (16-family dwelling)
- New construction permit Feb 2011Completed
New construction of multi family resiidential development with a-3, b, in a fully sprinklered building. special inspections required for the foundation system. va, a-3, b, r-2, c.o.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (750 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
Modern Laundry and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,900 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
1,600 ft
Robeson HS for Human Services (1,600 ft), Belmont CS (2,400 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,550 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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