5007 Master Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5007 Master Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 5007 Master Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Demolition permit Nov 2025Completed
For the complete demolition of the existing two (2) story masonry structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. dust control measures to be utilized in tempatures above 32 degrees f. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure.
- Demolition permit Nov 2025Issued
For the complete demolition of existing structure. existing structure to be demolished by hand-held equipment only per approved plans. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. * 21 day posting and notice required per a-303.2 * newly exposed walls to be treated
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
Complete demolition to create vacant lot.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Lateral seal
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Lateral seal
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
Complete demolition to create vacant lot
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Office - business and professional; residential - household living - single-family
- Commercial building permit Dec 2024Completed
Make safe permit- to resolve existing case file. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on this case. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.” make safe to comply cf-2024-060682, for right side masonry wall leaning, removing of fence wall by hand.
- Plumbing permit May 2014Completed
Ct pa20141421698 (two family)"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Use permit Sep 2012Completed
Change 1st floor unit to office space
- Zoning permit Nov 2011Completed
Relocate lot lines
- Zoning permit Dec 2009Completed
Replace existing 10 foot high fence on vacant lot
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
3.0 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: King Gas Sta, 1501 N 52nd St (1,350 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
Bibleway Church 77 4 3217 00 and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,600 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
750 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,550 ft
Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus (1,550 ft), KIPP DuBois CS (2,000 ft), KIPP West Philadelphia CS (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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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