901 North Front Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 901 North Front Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 10 not closed, and 18 violations, 15 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 901 North 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Issued
For the installation of a new hvac exhaust system, associated duct work, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression.
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Completed
Run power from existing panel. use existing line for bathroom. 120 volts line for gfci, and 120 volts line for water heater. install lights, switch and exhaust fan ,em.lighting. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Issued
Replace 1 water closet 1 lav and 1 slop sink and set fixtures
- Commercial building permit Apr 2025Issued
For a tenant fitout for the creation of pickleball courts. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings, and accessibility improvements throughout. building not required to be sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans. **if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.** separate permits to be obtained for all other work.** amended as of 10/23/2025 for a restroom relocation per aproved plans**amended as of 12/17/2025 per approved plans**
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
For the removal of existing parking spaces and the creation of outdoor courts. sizes and location as shown on the plan.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Business support; office - business and professional
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Replacement of 18 light fixtures.
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
For the erection of an attached seven (7) story structure with a roof deck accessed by two (2) roof deck structures (to contain stairs & landing only) and one (1) roof deck access structure with one (1) elevator overrun; size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
For the relocation of lot line to create three (3) lots (parcel 'a', parcel 'b', parcel 'c') from one (1) existing deeded lot, one (1) opa account (901 n. front st.); size and location as shown in the application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
Replace curb trap
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Install 1 30amp, 240v sub panel, 1 1hp pool pump, pool bonding, 3 gfci protected receptacles per 2008 nec (cc dist)
- Zoning/use permit Oct 2019Completed
Non illuminated letters 25'x18"
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
2.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Union Boiler Works Inc, 716 N Front St (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,550 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
350 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
700 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
2,400 ft
Bodine William W HS (2,400 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (3,000 ft), Young Scholars CS (3,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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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