2249 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2249 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 5 not closed, and 44 violations.
- 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 2249 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Jun 2025Completed
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.
- General permit minor Sep 2023Expired
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 Jul 2023Completed
Installing new star bolts at 2nd & 3rd floor joists
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
New service and 40 space panel box
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
Install a new 400 amp service to 3 gang meter bank located on the front of building- as per approved drawings 2017 nec
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2022-004501
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2022-004501
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2022-004501
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
Demolition of interior walls, renovation of existing single family dwelling into two-family residence as per plans. separate permit required for underpinning of foundation and lowering of basement floor. permit amended on 8/15/22 to include underpinning. all underpinning documents submitted and approved with this permit application.
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Completed
For the legalization of a partial demolition at the rear of the existing attached structure, the legalization of the repair of the existing non-conforming structure at the rear, and the erection of an addition above with two (2) roof decks. size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- General permit minor Nov 2021Completed
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.
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
1 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
1,200 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
1,500 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 3 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
750 ft
Welsh John Sch (750 ft), McKinley William Sch (750 ft), Hartranft John F Sch (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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