1706 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1706 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 48 permits, 7 not closed, and 47 violations, 7 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 1706 North 5th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Administrative permit Jul 2025Completed
Co only for a sit-down restaurant on the groung level including outdoor seating as per approved plans. no work is permitted under this permit.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Install a 200 amp 3 phase 120 / 208 volt service, meter and panel, (7) 60 amp panels , feeders and emon dmon meters. install wiring throughout the common areas and seven artisan studios. install lights normal and emergency, switches, sensors and receptacles. provide power for the mechnical and hvac equipment. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. *** no fire alarm work on this permit application.***
- Plumbing permit May 2022Expired
Installation sanitary drain and water supply lines for 7 sanitary sinks [ map sinks] as per ppc 2018
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2022Expired
For installation of hvac system to the basement for 7 new tenant spaces for artist studios as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Expired
Install 3 lavatories, 3 water closets, 7 hot water heater, 7 mop receptor and 1 floor drain according to the 2018 ppc.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2021Expired
For interior alterations to existing basement area to create 7 new tenant spaces for artist studios as per plans.
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
New wiring to including receptacle outlets, switches, lightings, emergency lighting, smoke detectors, gfci, appliances and exit lightings connecting to (10) 125 amps, (4) 250 amps and (1) 250 amps panel connecting to (11) meter sockets, disconnects and 800 amp, 3 phase, 4 wire, 120/208 volts incoming services and all necessary bonding and grounding as per nec. new strobes, horns, pull stations and smokes connecting addressable new fire alarm panel as per approved drawings 2017 nec and 2016 nfpa-72.
- Zoning permit Mar 2021Issued
Artist studios and artisan industrial.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
For the installation of a mechanical hvac system (including all associated ductwork, registers, diffusers, and appliances), throughout an existing three (3) story attached structure to be used as group r-2 (eight (8) dwelling units), as per plans; see ap#1019682 for building permit.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2020Completed
Relocate (68) sprinklers to ensure safety of the building in accordance with nfpa 13
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
Rough in plumbing from existing within building to install 8 water closets, 8 lav. sinks, 8 bathtubs, 7 kitchen sinks and 7 washing machine outlets
- Commercial building permit Nov 2019Completed
For the interior alternations of an existing three (3) story structure to create eight (8) dwelling units in addition to an existing restaurant.no change in building height,bulk or footprint. size and location as shown in application/plan. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. **iebc 2018**
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Us Capital Investments 6, 512 W Montgomery Ave (500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
300 ft
1630 50 N 5th Street and 35 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,900 ft
York Metal Finishing Co. 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
1,800 ft
Ludlow James R Sch (1,800 ft), The U School: Innovative Lab (1,950 ft), Moffet John Sch (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.9 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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