5137 Irving Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5137 Irving Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 4 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 5137 Irving 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2025-068244- for the front porch repair to an existing structure as per engineer's report and plans. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2025-068244. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. **the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.**
- General permit minor Oct 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.
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Amendment application incomplete
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Repair/replace main drain
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Replace section of main drain on exterior ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
3/4" water service
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Replace curb trap and fai
- Commercial building permit Feb 2021Expired
For the erection of a four (4) story structure of type va construction for use as nine (9) dwelling units (group r-2 use & occupancy classification) with one (1) type b dwelling unit at the 1st floor (unit #1) and private roof decks serving units #8 and #9. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. class i standpipes to be installed in interior exit stairway enclosures. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. 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. [amendment approved 2/10/2023 for the construction of a peco vault at the basement level as per amended plans.]
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Expired
For the erection of a semi-detached structure with balconies, roof decks, and roof deck access structures. sizes and locations as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Completed
For a lot adjustment (consolidation) to create one (1) lot [parcel "c"] from two (2) existing opa and zoning lots [5143 and 5145 irving st]. size and location as shown on plans. [one (1) year permit extension granted on 7/10/2023 to be measured from the original expiration date (8/19/2023) of the zba notice of decision (mi-2020-000731). new permit expiration date is 8/19/2024.]
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Completed
For a lot adjustment (consolidation) to create one (1) lot [parcel "c"] from two (2) existing opa and zoning lots [5143 and 5145 irving st]. size and location as shown on plans. see ap#1022878 for plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
Replace curb trap and water service pa20180712641(sfd)
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
2.1 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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 9440, 301 S 52nd St (300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
La Blanche Apartments. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
800 ft
Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (800 ft), The Workshop School (1,850 ft), West Philadelphia HS (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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