5124 Viola Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5124 Viola Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5124 Viola 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Jun 2026Completed
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
Created from demolition permit dp-2023-000263. sealing of lateral
- Demolition permit Feb 2023Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2022-103585. for the complete demolition of a sfd as art of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l spec: replace front sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 5131 w. columbia ave. clean and grade lot @ 5127 w. columbia ave. remove tree in lot @ 5127 w. columbia ave. install erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Demolition permit Aug 2022Completed
Sub demolition permit for 666591. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: no sidewalk. contractor to install insulation and sheathing if necessary. (2) stucco c/w 5126 and 5130 viola st. clean and grade lot at 5132 viola st. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Demolition permit Aug 2021Completed
For the complete demo of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs: 1 stucco c/w 5130 viola and erosion control mat to be done by a third party contractor. removal of asbestos shingle on front 3rd floor approx 100 sq ft. no sidewalk.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Replace curb trap,fai and 5" lateral-pa1#20171141679-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
5" lateral replacement - "self-certifications are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Oct 2016Completed
5" curb trap 4" vent
- Electrical permit Mar 2014Completed
Replace recessed fixtures in front bedroom,add bathroom 20amp,2 kitchen 20amp circuits,replace dining room outlets and living room outlets per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2014Expired
Install 1-bath tub, 2-toilet 2-lav sink & 1-kitchen sink (sfd)
- Alteration permit Oct 2012Expired
Remodel within existing floor plan with minor alterations to closets and non-load bearing partitions including: removal of damage plaster,install 2x4 framed partitions in existing foot print,interior doors, stair treads cabinets and flooring (underlay & finish)
- Alteration permit Aug 2012Expired
Reconstruct front porch to match original in size and location
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. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fairmont Park Site 140, 5200 Parkside Ave (600 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
4913 38 Parkside Avenue and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
High-voltage line
1,150 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
450 ft
KIPP DuBois CS (450 ft), KIPP West Philadelphia CS (450 ft), Heston Edward Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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