641 North 40th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 641 North 40th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 3 not closed, and 50 violations, 6 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 641 North 40th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2023Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications. *2018 imc review*
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Install 4 kitchen sinks, 6 water closets, 8 lavatories, 6 shower/tubs, 4 hot water heaters, 4 washing machine boxes, 1 floor drain, 4 hub drains, 2 ejector sump pumps, 2 sump pumps, 4 backwater valves, 1 backflow preventer, 2 roof drains, 6 area drains and 3 hose bibbs according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Installing 1 1/2" water service, 5" curb trap, 4" main drain, 4" fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Install 400 amp service to the property. install 127 fixtures, 61 switches, 127 receptacles, 10 (110v)hardwired smoke alarms. provide 4 lines for a/c units with disconnects outdoor. install fire alarm system . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Fire suppression permit May 2023Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2 " wilkins xlt2 backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13 standard.
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Commercial building permit Jan 2023Completed
For the erection of an attached, three-story structure of type vb construction as per plans. for four (4) dwelling units with layout as shown.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2022Cancelled
For new construction of an attached three-story building with cellar, roof decks and roof-deck access structures per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with two (2) roof decks and two (2) roof deck access structures. size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Electrical permit Mar 2019Completed
1 dedicated receptacles 1st floor fishing only as per 2008 nec
- Electrical permit Jan 2018Completed
Install 100a service w/30- circuit panel, 2- gfi, 6- 20a receptacles, 1- fixture, 6- afci breakers. replace 6- switches, 14- receptacles.... per 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,150 ft
Belmont CS (1,150 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,250 ft), Washington Martha Sch (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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