1012 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1012 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 4 not closed, and 10 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 1012 North 5th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp curb-in.
- Electrical permit Aug 2020Completed
Rewire single family dwelling as per all codes, install receptacles switches new 200 amp service cable smoke detectors and recessed lights
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Expired
Ez plumbing permit - install 2 water closets, 2 lavs, 2 tubs, 1 kitchen sink, 4" house drain as per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Expired
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2020Expired
Replace house drain, curb trap and fresh air inlet per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Alteration permit Nov 2019Completed
Removal and replacment of existing roof matyerial in accordance with the ez-reroof standard. installation of siding in accordnace with ez -exterior wall siding standard.
- General permit minor Nov 2019Expired
Install new toch down rubber roof & aluminum trim. owner is performing the work. (condo)
- Alteration permit Sep 2015Completed
For the installation of star bolts and helical pins to exterior front facade at 2nd floor, to include anchor to existing 2nd floor framing and solid blocking at floor framing. **separate permits to be required for repair of any masonry at existing chimney.**
- Use permit Feb 2011Completed
Use to sfd
- Alteration permit Feb 2009Completed
Repair existing rear fence to match original in size and location. fence is not to encrocch into the alleyway to the rear of the property.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Wolfsons, 959 N 8th St (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
250 ft
1213 41 N 5th Street and 17 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,500 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 3 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
850 ft
Bodine William W HS (850 ft), Ludlow James R Sch (1,050 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.4 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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