2132 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2132 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 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 2132 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and access structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
For new construction of a three (3) story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with rear egress well, roof deck and one roof access structure. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. size and location as shown in the application / plan. building shall be fully sprinklered, separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems. *protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.*
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
46 4 in recess lights & led trims 200amp 40/80 panel piped in pvc on-q communication box and 5 tv/data drops 4 bathroom exhaust fans 3 ceiling fan prewire finish basement dishwasher and disposal electric hot water heater washer & dryer 30amp ac unit as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Exterior plumbing curb trap, fai and house drain, 1 inch water service
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Interior plumbing 4 wc,4 tubs,4 lavatories,1 ks,1 ll,1 wh
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2021Completed
For the installation of a residential fire sprinkler system (rfss) in accordance with nfpa 13d and l&i code bulletin no. 1001-r1 (using a new one (1) inch combined fire/domestic service line as per pwd utility plan dated 08/11/2020), throughout a three (3) story attached structure (w/roof deck and pilot house enclosing access stairs only) to be used as group r-3 (sfd), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see rp-2020-010229 for new construction permit.
- Residential building permit Dec 2020Completed
For new construction of a three (3) story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with rear egress well, roof deck and one roof access structure. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. size and location as shown in the application / plan. building shall be fully sprinklered, separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems. *protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.*
- Zoning permit Oct 2020Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
200amp service electrical wiring/devices throughout as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Install 1"water service,house drain,trap,fai,stack,area drain,waste and water lines to 3-toilets,3-lavs,3-tubs,1-washer,1-kitchen sink and 1-water heater.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004-pa1#20193531648-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances-install one three(3)heat pump 1200 cfm with duct work for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances-install one three(3)heat pump 1200 cfm with duct work for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site 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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Johns Svc Sta & Auto Parts, 2201 N 6th St (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
2114 2160 N American Street and 30 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 2 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
350 ft
McKinley William Sch (350 ft), The U School: Innovative Lab (1,200 ft), Welsh John Sch (1,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.3 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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