4940 North Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4940 North Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 2 not closed, and 14 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 4940 North Front Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high 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. No open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2026Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Install 100 amp service, replace outlets, lights and switches, install outlet in kit and back bedrooms all wires are fished
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Install a 100 - amp service, receptacles and switches, and replace receptacles and switches, fishing wires through walls only as per 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Install shower, toilet and vanity install pipes to fixtures
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Completed
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 includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e., digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* accessible bath on 2nd floor phc w/o #183714
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Install dedicated line using wire mold (fishing wires) to second floor bathroom install 2 bathroom fixtures as per nec 2017
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Expired
Electrical permit for combo rp-2022-009171
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Expired
Front yard will be leveled and make it even with the sidewalk partially in order to install a wheelchair lift. new wooden landing will be installed on top of existing porch to provide smooth transition to the customer. installation of front wheel char lift, no other work included. details as shown in the plan.
- General permit minor Jan 2022Completed
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 Jul 2021Completed
Replace no piping 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry, 1 area drain
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
No plumbing in wall replace waste line for tub, toilet and lavatory replace water lines for tub, toilet and lavatory replace fixtures for tub, toilet and lavatory
- Alteration permit Dec 2019Completed
Remove existing roofing install 1" recovery board install modified granular rubber 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bros Getty, 144-146 W Roosevelt Blvd (750 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
3,450 ft
Cardone Industries and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Olney High School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
750 ft
Olney HS (750 ft), Olney El Sch (1,750 ft), Morrison Andrew J Sch (2,000 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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