2 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 41 permits, 4 not closed, and 2 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 2 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Replacement of existing lights in courtyard. 120v/240v.
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Relocation of electrical switches and outlets in dining and living room. 120volts/240volts.
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Issued
Install 4" drain, relocate water closet, install lav sink. for minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Issued
For the partial demolition of the existing structure. for the erection of a two story addition and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. all work to the exterior to be completed per philadelphia historic commission approval. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are required throughout per r314.1 and r315.1.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Plumbing for 1st floor kitchen and half bath renovation, 2nd floor lavatory only and 3rd floor full bathroom renovation including wc, lav and shower. 7 fixtures.
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed
Install new circuits for kitchen (except fridge and dishwasher), 1st fl powder room, (1) 1st fl lighting, (1) 2nd fl primary bedroom, 3rd fl install recessed lights: (4) living room, (2) hall, (4) dining room, (6) kitchen, (4) primary bedroom, (4) family room, (2) bathroom install light fixtures: (1) exhaust powder room, (2) sconces powder room, (1) sconce kitchen, (1) exhaust fan bathroom, install receptacles as per nec2017 in kitchen, 1st fl powder room, 3rd fl bathroom. install new 200 a service including meter socket, panel and grounding as per nec2017
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
For partial demolition and erection of a 2-story addtion to the existing attached structure, size and location as shown on the plans.
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Completed
Interior finish upgrades to kitchen, and replace 2nd floor vanity at existing locations. renovate third floor powder room for a full bathroom. kitchen upgrades include replacement of wood flooring at first floor, and adding a powder room on the first floor. replace third floor front and rear dormer window historical requirements. structural work per engineering plans. no basement work. window shops to be directly submitted to phc for approval
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
Replacement 1-kitchen sink, disposal & 1-indirect waste for ice maker the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
Kitchen reno per 2008 nec
- Alteration permit Feb 2018Completed
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.
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
2.6 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Snydermans Gulf, 250 N 2nd St (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
Reading Viaduct and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,100 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Boekel Building and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
2,500 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,500 ft), Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (2,650 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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