8 South Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8 South Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 31 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 8 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 31 open violations.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
Personal services
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
Visitor accommodations
- General permit minor Jul 2025Expired
Ez permit security gates & grills - for the installation of security gates & grills as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. installation as per manufacturer’s specifications and listing. • anchoring of security gates & grills shall be made to the front face of building with appropriate noncorrosive fasteners as per manufacturer’s instructions. • complete manufacturer’s installation instructions to be on site for inspector. ***install surface-mounted, folding security gate at entrance to first floor retail store; reviewed and approved by the philadelphia historical commission and planning commission***
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Issued
Replace 6" cip curb trap & restore trench
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Expired
Supply and install new 3/4 rpz backflow preventer
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Complete water service, footway main
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Curb trap, fresh out inlet. in sperate location from previous permit
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Expired
Repair or replace curb trap , fai
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Issued
Assembly and entertainment; eating and drinking establishments - smoking lounge
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Install 3/4" backflow device
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 (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,200 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 (3,350 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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