5108 Arch Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5108 Arch Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 52 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 17 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 5108 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Install 400a service and interior wiring for four family. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec. **no fire alarm on this permit**
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Replace 6 water closets, 6 bathtubs, 6 lavs, 4 kitchen sinks, 4 laundry, and 4 water heaters.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2025Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Repair/replace sanitary & storm ct's, fai's md's & 1.5" wdp.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2025Completed
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13r with 2-inch fire service line and bfp device as per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2025Completed
For the erection of an attached three story structure for use as a four (4) family household living. building to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.**
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Completed
For the erection of an attached structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications. *2018 imc review*
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Install 6 water closets, 6 lavatories, 6 shower/tubs, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washing machine boxes, 3 hub drains, 1 floor drain, 1 backwater valve, 3 hot water heaters, 3 roof drains and 2 area drains according to the 2018 ppc.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2022Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with a two (2") backflow preventer, an automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Install 300 amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding system, emergency lights, and exit signs as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2022Completed
For 3rd story and rear 3-story addition and level iii alteration to the existing attached structure to create a three (3) dwelling units building. building to be fully sprinklered. separate permits required for mep & fp work.
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
1,400 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,400 ft), Parkway West (2,350 ft), Middle Years Alternative (2,350 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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