2940 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2940 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 45 permits, 10 not closed, and 53 violations, 7 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 2940 North 5th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo cp-2025-002141
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo cp-2025-002141
- Electrical permit Nov 2026Issued
Install 400 amp service with grounding. install receptacles, lighting, emergency/exit lighting, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- General permit minor Sep 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.
- General permit Jul 2026Issued
- erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per engineered plans. streets department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2026Issued
Level iii alterations to include rear addition and partial change of occupancy to extend an existing group medical, dental & health practitioner's office as per approved plans. see permit sp-2025-001137 for associated excavation work. building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep work**
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
For the erection of an addition at the rear the existing attached structure. size and location per plan.
- Site / utility permit Oct 2025Issued
For excavation and underpinning for proposed elevator pit in existing building.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2023Completed
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. to install a wet chemical fire suppression system for a 10'-0" hood system.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Install 1 mop sink, 2 floor drains, 1 compartment sink, 1 compartment prep sink, 3 compartment sink, 1, grease interceptor, 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 floor sink and 1 hot water heater according to the 2018 ppc.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2023Completed
For the installation of one (1) type 1 commercial kitchen exhaust hood with associated exhaust fan, makeup air system, and ductwork. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc and manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Rewire outlets & switches on existing 200 amp service as per 2017 nec
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
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 (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
3100 3124 N 5th Street and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,300 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
500 ft
Potter-Thomas Sch (500 ft), Pan American Academy CS (1,200 ft), DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS (1,350 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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