72 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 72 Ludlow Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 1 not closed, and 5 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 72 Ludlow Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2024Completed
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. relocate 10 sprinkler heads
- Commercial building permit Mar 2024Completed
For legalization of the alteration work with partial chnage of occupancy classification to create four family household living within the existing structure with existing restaurant at the 1st floor front. building is fully sprinklered. amendment to remove the first floor commercial space from project scope.
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant; eating and drinking establishments - take-out restaurant; residential - household living - multi-family
- Electrical permit Aug 2019Completed
Install 600amp 3 phase service with 3-150 sub panel & 1-200amp commerical panel and 60-amp house panel and switches, receptacles & lighting as per nec 2008 and fire alarm as per nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Addition: interior plumbing; 3 story structure; partial change of occupancy to create (3) family dwelling second and third floors; shell commercial space on the first floor ; 1 1/2" domestic and 2" fire service lines into bldg. run drains, water and install fixtures basement, 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors install backflow 1 1/2" stand pipes for washers.
- Mechanical permit Apr 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Suppression permit Mar 2019Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line and 2-1/2" ames 2000ss backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Addition permit Dec 2018Completed
Level iii alterations to include additions to an existing structure to include partial change of occupancy to create a three (3) family dwelling on the second and third floors with a shell commercial space (use registration & fit-out permits required prior to occupancy) on the first floor as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered. **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning/use permit Apr 2018Completed
Building 2nd and 3rd floor expansion
- Use permit Sep 2017Completed
For vacant commercial space on the ground floor (use registration permit required prior to occupancy) and multi family household living above. no signs on this application.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2016Completed
Replace 5" curb trap 4" fresh air inlet pa20162591675 self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection.
- Zoning/use permit Dec 2014Completed
For the erection of an addition to an existing three (3) story building. size and location as shown on application/plans. for vacant commercial space on the ground floor (use registration permit required prior to occupancy) and household living above. no signs on this application.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Parks Sausage Co, 4200 Sansom St (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
800 ft
Modern Laundry and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,050 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department and 1 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
1,150 ft
Robeson HS for Human Services (1,150 ft), Penn Alexander Sch (2,150 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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