940 Winter Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 940 Winter Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 7 not closed, and 2 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 940 Winter Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Replace 30 gal gas water heater
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition above existing attached structure, bays, roof decks, roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Personal services
- Demolition permit Mar 2023Expired
Complete demolition of existing building by hand. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times. full sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. ***a gate must be provided at the rear of 1024 winter st to provide direct access to egress without the use of the tunnel alley prior to the start of demolition.*** a separate building permit will be required to provide a new support framing structure for tunnel alley prior to the close of the demolition permit. backfill must take place within 30 days of demolition completion. damp proofing and temporary protection from weather damage is required for exposed foundation walls.
- General permit minor Jan 2023Expired
Party wall stucco after demolition
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Expired
Seal of lateral for complete demo
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Expired
Extend ap#538941 for a period of one year per section 14-303(10)(d) of the philadelphia zoning code. a building permit must be obtained by (02/27/2023). for complete site demolition to remove existing attached building & the erection of an attached building w. accessory use roof deck & roof deck access structure & interior private parking garage; size & location as shown in approved plans (for zoning purposes development of proposed attached building may commence prior to complete site demolition).
- Zoning permit Nov 2020Cancelled
For the erection of an addition above existing attached structure, bays, roof decks, roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Zoning/use permit Dec 2014Completed
For complete site demolition to remove existing attached building & the erection of an attached building w. accessory use roof deck & roof deck access structure & interior private parking garage; size & location as shown in approved plans (for zoning purposes development of proposed attached building may commence prior to complete site demolition). for use as business & professional office @ 2nd floor, household living for (12) families @ 3rd thru 6th floors, accessory off-street parking for four (4) motor-vehicles @ 1st floor, & accessory off-street bicycle parking for four (4) spaces.
- Electrical permit Sep 2008Completed
Install 200 amp one phase, 240v service, (3) gang meter sockets, 93) 100 amp panel. in accordance with 2005 nec
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Lines, 1001 Filbert St (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Reading Viaduct and 16 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
900 ft
National Chemical Laboratories Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,050 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
900 ft
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (900 ft), Math Civics and Sciences CS (2,200 ft), The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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