5103 Arch Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5103 Arch Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 5103 Arch 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. 16 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
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.
- Demolition permit Sep 2026Issued
Sub demolition permit for cf-2023-046415. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 5105, 5109 arch. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Expired
The water distribution line from the curb to the basement reconnects to the meter.
- Alteration permit Nov 2019Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof, framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement)
- Mechanical permit Apr 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install one 90% 90000 btu gas furnace with one 3 ton 13 seer a/c unit with related ductwork and condenser mounted on a pad in the rear yard.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2019Completed
Installation of soil waste, vent pipes w/hot & cold water lines for 3-w/c, 3-lavs, 1-shower, 1-bathtub, 1-kit sink, 1-laundry tray, installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Mar 2019Completed
Complete wiring throughout, switches, outlets, lighting, smoke detectors, 100 amp service, meter socket, cable, coax.as per 2008 nec
- Alteration permit Dec 2018Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
Install approved nfpa 72 fire alarm ul mounted throughout bldg per plans
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
Rewire throughout,outlets,lights,switches,smoke detectors,emergency lights,water heater on existing 225amp service with 5 breaker panel per 2008 enc (multi family)
- Plumbing permit May 2017Completed
Alteration: interior plumbing of an existing 2-story structure with (4) dwelling units. the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code, 2004. additional permits are required for the 5" sewer lateral and the 1-1/2" domestic water distribution service to the street mains. fuel gas piping is not part of this permit and requires a mechanical permit.
- Mechanical permit Jan 2017Completed
Install (4) gas furnaces with ductwork. (multi-family)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
Enterprise Heights 4700 06 Market Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,450 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,450 ft), Rhoads James Sch (2,250 ft), Parkway West (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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