651 North 40th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 651 North 40th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 4 not closed, and 31 violations, 3 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 651 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Repairing 3/4" half water service
- Alteration permit Apr 2017Completed
Ez permit stadard 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.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2017Completed
Rough in and finish stack,2nd fl bath,1st fl kitchen sink,laundry and gas pipe.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Plumbing permit Aug 2014Completed
4-wc, 4-lav, 4-bath tub, 4-kit sinks & main drain w/pex (multi units)
- Administrative permit Oct 2013Expired
Certificate of occupancy for an existing four-family dwelling.
- Electrical permit Aug 2013Completed
Install 200amp w/ 5 meter socket (service only) as per nec 2008 (multi units)
- Electrical permit May 2013Completed
Install install 7 receptacles, 7 light fixtures, 2 gfci receptacles & 2 circuit breakers. installation to comply with articles 210.12, 210.52, 300.21 & 406.11 of the 2008 nec.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2012Completed
Replace lateral if needed, replace curb trap into property (sfd)
- Electrical permit Sep 2010Completed
Installation of an approved fire alarm system according to nfpa-72 and local fire alarm codes (west dist)
- Alteration permit Sep 2009Expired
Frame existing back shed roof, sheetrock. permit to comply with violation. 2"x10" 16"oc. shed is accessory to a single family dwelling
- Alteration permit Aug 2009Expired
Minor repairs to vacant single family structure to include: repair 30 square feet of main roof, repair soffit, remove and reset loose brick at facade, sister up one damaged floor joist.
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 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
1,000 ft
Belmont CS (1,000 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,200 ft), Washington Martha Sch (2,550 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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