5117 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5117 Ranstead Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 5117 Ranstead 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Completed
Permit to legalize & repair addition at the front and rear, roof deck & pilot house of an existing attached single-family residential building. scope of work limited to repair of exterior walls, joists and roof to resolve case cf-2025-038462. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2025-038462. ** special inspections required **
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
For the partial demoltion and for the erection of an addition above and at the rear of an existing attached structure, roof deck and roof deck access structure. size & location as shown on the application/plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Completed
For additions to an existing structure. size and locations as shown on the plan.
- General permit minor Feb 2024Expired
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2023Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace heater with 90,000btu gas air temp furnace only.
- General permit minor May 2023Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Install 200amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, install outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (self contained units ductwork 3 ton air handler with 10 kw back up heat (2) 2,5 ton heat pump 14 seer (2).
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2022Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system designed per nfpa 13d standard with two (2) 1 inch combine service line and sprinklers as per plans. amendment approved 9/17/22 amend permit fp-2022-001770 to document updated pwd utility plan for two (2) 1-inch combined water services.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
For the erection of a wood frame three (3) story attached structure of type vb construction with basement for use as a two-family dwelling (group r-3). all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. building to be fully sprinklered with a minimum of a nfpa 13d automatic sprinkler system. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties required at all times.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
For the erection of a wood frame three (3) story attached structure of type vb construction with basement for use as a two-family dwelling (group r-3). all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. building to be fully sprinklered with a minimum of a nfpa 13d automatic sprinkler system. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties required at all times.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
For the erection of a wood frame three (3) story attached structure of type vb construction with basement for use as a two-family dwelling (group r-3). all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. building to be fully sprinklered with a minimum of a nfpa 13d automatic sprinkler system. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties required at all times.
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, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: U Haul Ctr Chestnut Street, 4857 Chestnut St (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 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
1,150 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,150 ft), The Workshop School (2,000 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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