5 Cresson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5 Cresson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 3 not closed, and 17 violations, 1 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5 Cresson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit minor Apr 2026Issued
Ez exterior wall coverings - for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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. replace stucco wall covering on exterior masonry garage walls.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods - drug paraphernalia stores
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
Install 17 light fixtures and five emergency light fixtures led typr to replace hi hats light fixtures.
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
Interior alterations to space 4367 (1st floor) to accommodate a change in occupancy without a change in occupancy classification. alterations to include accessibility upgrades, demolition and erection of nonbearing partitions and finished. tenant space is not sprinklered. separate permit will be required for plumbing, mechanical and electrical work.
- Use permit Jul 2017Completed
For animal services in space 4367 on 1st floor with all other uses as previously approved in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Use permit Nov 2013Completed
Use as a restaurant in 4767 cresson st.
- Use permit Jun 2011Completed
1st floor use to retail gifts and art gallery on the first floor of 4365 with one apartment above and vacant space - first floor 4365-67 with 4 apartments above for a total of 5 apartments.
- Alteration permit Feb 2009Completed
Permit for the following structural work in single family dwelling: 1) construct three cmu piers at basement level and install two lam beams atop of same. 2) remove and replace 2"x8" floor joists at first floor rear, 9 by 12 foot area. 3) sister 5 existing 3x8 floor joists at second floor, and infill opening to kitchen area with cmu. 4) install new 2x8 roof rafters at second floor rear-12x16 foot area. 5) add 2x8's at both headers for stairway to 3rd floor. 6) install lvl beam at third floor loft area. 7) sister existing 3by10 ridge beam and add 2x8's with 6x6 support posts at rear of top roof. all work must conform to stamped, department approved plans. no other structural work allowed under this permit. owner/contractor to provide sealed report from a registered structural engineer for work completed, and actual site conditions, if requested by district field inspector.
- Mechanical permit Dec 2008Completed
Install one new ducane 100,000 btu, 92% gas fired furnce with outdoor a/c condense and indoor a/c coil. no other work allowed on this permit. applicant agrees to limit construction to comply with ez permit standard dated february, 2007. deviation from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties.
- Electrical permit Nov 2008Completed
Install 200a service, install 20 circuits, 40 outlets, 15 switches, 15 light fixtures, 8- 120v smoke detectors, 3 gfi's, 2 exhaust fans... in accordance with 2005 nec
- Plumbing permit Sep 2008Completed
Rough and finish 3 - 3 pc baths, 1 powder room, 1 kitchen sink and 1 laundry tub, replace soil stack and main drain
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,450 ft
Dobson James Sch (2,450 ft), Belmont Hills El Sch (3,900 ft), Roxborough HS (4,000 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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