508 South Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 508 South Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 5 not closed, and 4 violations, 4 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 508 South Front 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
7x10 cinderblock wall that separated property was leaning and needs to be rebuilt. details as shown on the plan. no other work included. existing single family dwelling.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet repair
- General permit minor Feb 2024Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard shall result in revocation of this permit. aluminum clad casements in existing opening. front facade 1 unit
- General permit minor Jun 2022Completed
For repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. remove old roofing on patio roof. install new rubber roofing on patio roof.
- General permit minor Nov 2019Expired
Main shingled roof front and rear sections: eabrication and install new brown metal to all edges and dormers as flashing 1 1/4 " wide ; shingle both sides with g.a.f weathered wood shingles ( this include proper counter flashing). does not cover crown molding as per historical approval attached letter
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Water line replacement water distribution as per 2004 ppc
- Commercial building permit May 2019Expired
Level i exterior alterations (no change of occupancy) for repairs to existing cornice as per approved plans and phc approvals. no work to interior on this permit. *2018*
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
Brick pointing and minor brick repair.(as per historic commission approval- motor mix 6 parts sand, 2 parts lime and 1 part portland cement)
- Plumbing permit Jun 2018Completed
Install 31 plumbing fixtures with piping for the renovation of muliti family - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Jun 2018Completed
Install (5) mini split systems.condensers to be located on rear roof. (multi-family)
- Electrical permit May 2018Completed
New 600amp single phase service, 6-meters with panel, lights, switches, recepatacles, catv wiring, 120v hard wired smoke detectors as per nec 2008 and fire alarm system as per nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
New 1 1/2 water service from main to street to curb stop to water meter replaces 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code.
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
1.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,300 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 3 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
2,050 ft
Meredith William M Sch (2,050 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,650 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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