5121 Reno Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5121 Reno Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 5121 Reno Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Completed
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. replacement installation of an existing unit with a in kind new ge 80,000btu 80% gas furnace, using existing ductwork. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Expired
Install 4 baseboard heaters--fishing as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Expired
1- ks 1-tub/shower 1-wc 1-lav
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2022Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- (hvac unit install 2 ton, 80k btu heatpump). 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.
- Residential building permit Apr 2022Expired
Ez permit standards alterations- (ez permit standards: interior alterations, drywall, flooring, non-load bearing wall framing). 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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Demolition permit Aug 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: no sidewalk. 2 stucco c/w 5113 & 5117 reno st. and erosion control mat with seed to be completed by 3rd party.*
- Residential building permit Mar 2021Expired
For the construction /alterations and remodeling to an existing attached structure rebuild rear shed along with interior/ exterior work throughout . for a single family household living. as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Completed
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 Mar 2020Completed
Ez electric permit - install a 200amp service, rewire sfd, arc fault breakers, gfi receptacles for all wet locations, new ground system, all work shall be done according to the 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2019Completed
Install 70,000 btu 2 1/2 ton ac with ductwork basement
- General permit minor Sep 2019Expired
Ez permit standards 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. 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).no work to basement.
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
2.6 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,550 ft
Urban Garden Partnership At 53rd Street and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,750 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. 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
900 ft
Rhoads James Sch (900 ft), Parkway West (2,100 ft), Middle Years Alternative (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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