3903 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3903 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 4 not closed, and 54 violations, 3 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 3903 North 5th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- General permit minor Aug 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 2022Completed
Install 12 water closets, 12 lavatories, 12 tubs, 12 kitchen sinks, 12 laundry, and 12 hot water heaters.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Expired
Replace 2" wdp and main drain
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2022Completed
Each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. 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. air masters hvac will install 12 heat pump 2.5 14 seer and electric air handler with new duct work for each apartments . condensers located in back yard **this permit is for the individual units only** **separate permits are required to condition the commercial space and all common areas per code**
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
Install 1000 amp service with 13 gang meter bank and 125 amp panels in each unit wire each unit according to code,110v interconnected smoke alarms, install fire alarm and exit emergency light system . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code. **separate electrical permits req'd for commercial fitouts**
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2022Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13 fire suppression system for a residential occupancy serviced by a two inch fire service line with a backflow preventer assembly. all work to be done per approved plans. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13 standard.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2021Completed
For level iii interior alterations and the erection of 3rd story rear additions to the existing three (3) story attached structure of type vb construction. for use as two (2) vacant commercial spaces (separate permits required for fit-outs & c.o.'s) and twelve (12) dwelling units (group r-2 use & occupancy classification. building to be fully sprinklered with a nfpa 13 automatic sprinkler system. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. separate permits reequired for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work.
- Zoning/use permit May 2019Completed
For the erection of a third-story rear addition to a two-story portion of an existing three-story structure, for use as two (2) vacant commercial spaces on partial first floor (separate use registration permits required prior to occupancy) and household living on (twelve (12) dwelling units) on partial first floor through third floor. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Alteration permit Mar 2018Completed
Modification of existing front steps and landing for ada inclined lift.
- Demolition permit Mar 2017Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Alteration permit Mar 2017Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Zoning admin review Oct 2015Completed
Extend permit # 549945 pursuant to pa act 46 & 87. this extension to expire on july 1, 2016 unless extended by other portions of the philadelphia code.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fabricon Prod, 4101 N American St (1,650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,650 ft
Fabricon Products and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
350 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,450 ft
Taylor Bayard Sch (1,450 ft), Antonia Pantoja Community CS (1,650 ft), McClure Alexander K Sch (1,700 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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