5136 Arch Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5136 Arch Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 5136 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. 5 open violations.
- Administrative permit Nov 2025Completed
For the documentations of a certificate of occupancy for a retail sale of food, beverages, and groceries at the front of the first floor and two-family household living above to include previously approved barber shop / hair styling at 1 st floor rear of structure. as per approved plans. ****************no work approved on this permit. ********************************************
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries; residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Expired
For the erection of an attached structure with elevator penthouse. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Zoning permit Dec 2020Completed
For the lot adjustment to create one (1) lot (proposed parcel e) from four (4) existing parcels (53-55-57-59 n 52nd st). size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Administrative permit Mar 2020Completed
Amendment to existing alt permit #1030042. structural changes to include concrete overlay in existing basement slab. existing concrete slab remain, with no underpinning
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
200amp service rewire with outlets lights fixtures smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2020Completed
Sfd) install all new ductwork with heat only. 1-60,000 btu furnace..
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Install supply and dwv pipe to 2 water closet 2 lav, 1 tub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 washer box per 2004 philadelphia plumbing code
- Residential building permit Dec 2019Completed
Complete int renovations including kitchen, bathrooms, new floors as per plans--no structural changes, no work in basement
- Demolition permit Nov 2019Completed
Interior demolition thru out. interior demolition of non-load bearing walls only, no structural work on this permit. applicant agrees to limit the demolition to comply with ez interior demolition permit standards. note: 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.) (deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.) separate permits required for plumbing electrical and mechanical work. no other work allowed under this permit.
- Alteration permit Jun 2019Completed
Takke down 2x4 framing that were put up by the owner. on the front porch install the rail around porch and column.
- Use permit Apr 2018Completed
For a food, beverages and groceries at first floor in the same building with two(2) apartments above. no sign on this application.
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
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
1,600 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,600 ft), Rhoads James Sch (2,450 ft), Parkway West (2,550 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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