2903 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2903 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 2903 North 5th 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Issued
Fixture replacement with piping 1 water closet, 2 lavy sinks 3 fixtures
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
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.
- Demolition permit Aug 2024Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2024-089247. for the complete demolition of a structure for the city of philadelphia demolition program. additional specs: 2 stucco c/w 2903 & 2507, install 6 foot chain link fence along front, no sidewalk, install erosion control mat with topsoil & seed.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Lateral seal
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
1st floor office (only) hazard repair- replacement of (3) receptacle outlet and installation of (2)light fixtures. as per nec 2017
- Commercial building permit Feb 2024Amendment application incomplete
Level ii interior alterations at first floor level of group b (office) within an existng structure as per approved plans. no structure work proposed. separate permit required for mep work.*2018 iebc review*.
- Administrative permit Feb 2020Expired
For a certificate of occupancy for an existing retail sale of food beverages and groceries and for four dwelling units. no alterations under this permit. separate permit required for any m.e.p. work. ** 2018 iebc **
- Zoning/use permit Jul 2019Completed
For the erection of a roof deck above the second floor roof on an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plans/ application. no change in structure size other than roof deck. for use as retail sales of food, beverages, and groceries on the 1st floor and multi-family household living (four (4) dwelling units total) on the second and third floor.
- Use permit Jul 2017Completed
Use as a multifamily household living (four(4) units) above an existing retail food, beverages, and groceries on the 1st floor
- Sign permit Mar 2012Completed
Installation of an awning
- Use permit Feb 2010Completed
Use as a variety store
- Use permit Jan 2010Completed
Use to law office
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Armandos Sunoco, 2701 N 5th St (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
3100 3124 N 5th Street and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
Leatex Chemical Co and 4 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
800 ft
Potter-Thomas Sch (800 ft), Pan American Academy CS (1,000 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (1,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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