740 Judson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 740 Judson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 12 not closed, and 8 violations, 1 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 740 Judson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Site / utility permit Oct 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2026-009840
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
Proposed underpinning to allow for lowering the basement slab from its current elevation of an existing single family attached structure. details per plans and documents. basement is for storage and utility only.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2026-006528
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2026-006528
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Amendment requested
Interior alterations and for the erection of a third story addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure in an existing attached structure. details as shown in plan.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Remodel wiring - demo, safeguard and redirect existing wiring as needed to accommodate proposed rearrangement of stair case - fish wiring throughout as needed 1st floor - install 3-way switch system at new staircase for second floor hallway - install 3-way switch system at new staircase for living room lighting - install 2-3 receptacles in new wall spaces - install (4) recessed lights in living room with dimmer - install (4) recessed lights in dining room with dimmer - replace devices as needed to include new receptacles and standard switches 2nd floor - replace devices as needed to include new receptacles and standard switches - refeed existing power and lighting circuits as a result of reconstruction work - route lines through provided chase (newly built) basement - install new single pole switch at top of new staircase - reroute wiring as needed to accommodate reconstruction, install new service entrance cable from meter to disconnect & disconnect to panel - install all new breakers - install whole house surge protection - upgrade grounding/bonding system residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with an increase in service size from 100 amp to 200 amp as per residential service equipment ez standard
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
For the erection of a third story addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure in an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
For the reconfiguration of the interior stair and for interior alterations to an existing attached single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Residential building permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of a walkout rear roof deck on the second floor level of an existing attached single-family structure as per approved plan.
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
For the erection of a walkout rear roof deck on the second floor level of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Installation of rooftop mounted 5.28 kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2017 nec and per ez standard.
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Cancelled
For the erection of accessory roof deck above first floorrear, roof deck access from second floor rear all as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,200 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
650 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
700 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (700 ft), Morris Robert Sch (2,550 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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