5039 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5039 Baltimore Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 15 not closed, and 60 violations, 18 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 5039 Baltimore Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods; retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Install 1 lavatory
- Commercial building permit Sep 2025Completed
For level ii alterations and change in occupancy per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing work.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
Child care - child care center
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Install new 400 amp service (meter-bank located on front of building) and complete interior wiring ,110v interconnected smoke alarms. install complete fire alarm system w/ smoke detectors throughout nonresidential portion and low frequency sound in all sleeping areas. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Install 4 water closets, 4 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs, 2 kitchen sinks, 1 mop sink and 3 hot water heaters according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Completed
For the installation of a new hvac system including air handler units, air conditioning units, condensing unitsregisters and diffusers with associated ductwork and accessories as per plans.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2024Completed
For level ii alterations (no change in occupancy) in existing building. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. *amend 9/23/24 - for structural alterations per amended plans*
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Expired
Replace 5” curb trap and fai in footway
- General permit minor May 2024Completed
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 Feb 2023Completed
Install new 1.5" water service
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
2.0 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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Midstates Equip Svc, 1000 S 50th St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,600 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,950 ft
Good Humor Corp. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,500 ft
Harrington Avery D Sch (1,500 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (2,050 ft), Mastery CS-Hardy Williams (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.3 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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