211 North 53rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 211 North 53rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 5 not closed, and 50 violations, 2 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 211 North 53rd 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
House drain, curb trap, fai repair
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Repair/replace main drain.
- General permit minor Mar 2025Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Water service 3/4
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Expired
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Repair/replace curb trap fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Expired
Replace main drain, water service, and rain leader/area drain
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
On an existing 200amp service,replace 100amp panel,14-gfci outlets,20-recess lights,25-wall switches,12-smokes,circuits for garbage and dishwasher as per 2014 nec (west district)all work is done by fishing only
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
100amp service & 20-space panel, 1-20a & 15a duplex dedicated recepts, replace 5-recepts, 4-arc fault breakers, 5-switches, lights fixtures, 2-dedicated gfci & battery & hardwired smoke detectors ***fishing or wiremold*** as per nec 2014 west district
- Residential building permit Oct 2018Completed
Interior framing work. install new drywall throughout, sand, prime, paint entire house for a two family dwelling ( details as shown on the plan)
- Plumbing permit May 2018Completed
Install all new drains and water supply lines (two family)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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
2.4 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
Urban Garden Partnership At 53rd Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,000 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. 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
2,100 ft
Rhoads James Sch (2,100 ft), West Philadelphia HS (2,600 ft), Parkway West (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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