3940 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3940 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 3940 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. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Fishing wire behind sheet rock for extra outlets and lights that are dedicated lines. 1st and 2nd floor.
- General permit minor Mar 2026Expired
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.
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Replace curb trap and a fai according to the 2018 ppc.
- Alteration permit Oct 2013Completed
Installation of (1) security grill on front of building (50% open) replace 1 window and door (no change in size)
- Zoning/use permit Sep 2013Completed
Current vacant first floor proposed for multi services office(auto tag, notary, money transfer, lottery, retail sales of calling card, and income tax. creation of awning sign on second floor.
- Use permit Nov 2011Completed
Change zoning from sfd to 2 apts
- Alteration permit Dec 2010Completed
Permit to remove and reconstruct two new walls and roof assembly at second floor bathroom only. new wall adjacent to alley to be one hour rated construction.
- Alteration permit Oct 2010Completed
Interior alterations within one residential unit . applicants agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior dated february 2007. any deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties renovations to interior of sfd.
- Use permit Oct 2009Completed
Application to legalize one existing projecting sign as shown on drawing and approved by art commission. legalize the breech of party wall.zoning use registration for avon retail sales and marketing
- Electrical permit May 2007Completed
Rewire 1st and 2nd floor apartments install 2 100amp services - 2 meters
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fabricon Prod, 4101 N American St (1,500 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
1,550 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
450 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
1,350 ft
McClure Alexander K Sch (1,350 ft), Esperanza Academy CS (1,550 ft), Antonia Pantoja Community CS (1,550 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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