5 Willow Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5 Willow Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 7 not closed, and 38 violations, 11 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 5 Willow Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 2025Issued
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. demolition of interior non-load bearing partition walls.
- General permit May 2022Completed
For the installation of two (2) flatwall signs as per plans.
- Zoning permit Apr 2022Completed
For the erection of two (2) accessory non-illuminated flatwall signs and one(1) window sign. size and location as shown in the plan. sign accessory to business and professional office
- Commercial building permit Dec 2021Completed
Level ii exterior alterations (no change of occupancy) for creation of new building entrance to include new exterior stairway and platform lift as per approved plans. *2018 iebc review*
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
For the removal of two existing parking spaces for the installation of new building entrance, size and location as per approved plan
- Suppression permit May 2016Completed
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Alteration permit Apr 2016Expired
For alterations at first floor of existing five (5) story structure with basement. no change in occupancy of space (business and professional office). proposed work to include demolition and erection of partition walls for office areas and installation of new finishes; work area to be fully sprinklered. separate permit required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, & fire suppression work.
- General permit minor Mar 2016Expired
Interior demo of non load bearing components in accordance with ez permit standard. deviation from standard shall result in permit revocation.
- Suppression permit Mar 2016Expired
This is an over the counter permit application. we will be relocting (8) sprinlers on the 5th floor ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit Nov 2015Completed
Demo (103) existing fixtures and replace with new led fiztures. remove and replace (10) existing receptacles and (15) switches as per 2008 nec. (cc district)
- Alteration permit Oct 2015Completed
For alterations at 3rd floor of existing five (5) story structure with basement. no change in occupancy of space ( business and professional office). proposed work to include demolition and erection of partition walls for office areas and installation of new finishes; work area to be fully sprinklered. separate permit required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, & fire suppression work.
- Electrical permit Jul 2015Issued
Install a fa power supply for tenant suite 402.1 new horn strobes will be installed.existing pull station and smoke detector above power supply to remain per nfpa 72(office space)
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
Superfund site
2.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 421 N Seventh St, 421 N 7th St (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
Reading Viaduct. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,100 ft
National Chemical Laboratories Inc and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
General Electric Switchgear Plant. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
750 ft
138 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
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (1,350 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (2,000 ft), Spring Garden Sch (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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