52 South Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 52 South Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 13 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 52 South Front Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
Exisiting surface parking lot.
- Zoning permit Jul 2021Issued
Parking, non-accessory - structured parking
- Plumbing permit Apr 2020Expired
Replace fixtures, water heater, and water lines to eight apts. existing stacks to be used. some fixture drainage to be replace per 2018 phila plumbing code. plans located under ap#1046313
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
New wiring for 6 units cable and telephone; new devices and fixtures throughout; new panels in apartment as per approved plans and 2017 nec.(cc dist)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2020Expired
Installation of new hvac systems for eight (8) dwelling units within an existing building as per approved plans.
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2020Expired
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2020Completed
For interior level 2 alterations to existing building with existing dwellings units as per plans. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- General permit minor Sep 2019Expired
Demo of non bearing interior partitions for apartmets b-1 (bstm) and apt 101 (1st floor) work will not compromise existing rated assemblies and sprinkler system will remain in use as per ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2019Expired
For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install 1 vent free fireplace. no wall or roof penetration. no changes to windows or exterior doors
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
New 100amp service for pump controls and house panel.wire all electric for pump room per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Administrative permit Sep 2018Completed
Unit number: 09 - permit number: 737026, work includes noted revision 06, 07, and 08 changes and is detailed in the attached cover sheet, chabges referenced include: reconfiguration of interior wall locations, adjustment of electrical layout based on plan changes and addition of window type 19. see permit 897565 for plans.
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
2.0 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: Port Of History Museum, Columbus Blvd At Walnut St (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,350 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 7 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
1,300 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,300 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,800 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (3,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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