2135 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2135 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 14 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 2135 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. 14 open violations.
- General permit minor Mar 2026Issued
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 Aug 2025Completed
Replace all interior drain and water lines and install new fixtures
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. additional permits may be required. 2 ton ac w/ 56k btu high efficiency forced heat. 7 supply hit through-out property w/ unit in basement area. out-door condenser to be in back yard floor.
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
Rewire 3 bedroom w/bath and 200amp service 40 circuit panel according to current electrical codes
- Residential building permit May 2025Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-006868
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-006868
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2024Completed
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13d with two 1-inch combined service line as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2024-006868
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2024-006868 amenedment water distrubution pipe changed from 1 1/2" to 1"
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Replacement of curb trap, fai and section of sewer line
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-006868
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 (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
2114 2160 N American Street and 31 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,850 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
200 ft
McKinley William Sch (200 ft), Welsh John Sch (1,300 ft), The U School: Innovative Lab (1,350 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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