5139 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5139 Ranstead Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 33 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 5139 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
For the partial demolition and reconstruction of the second floor rear. for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- General permit minor Apr 2026Issued
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Issued
Wire entire building .install 400 amp service. install complete fire alarm system . 110v interconnected smoke alarms ,em.lighting. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2023Issued
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" backflow prevention assembly, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Install 200amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, install outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding as per 2014
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
For new construction of an attached three-story structure with cellar and third-floor rear roof deck for use as a two-family household living. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d minimum. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire supression.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 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 (9/22/2022) to update approved utility plans.
- Demolition permit Aug 2022Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2022-069894. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. no stucco. clear and grade adjacent lots at 5137 and 5141 ranstead. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on all 3 lots.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2022Issued
For new construction of a three-story attached building with cellar, roof deck and roof-deck access structure to include underpinning. for use as three (3) dwelling units. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13r. separate building permits are required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Water distribution, inlet, drain, hot water heater, kitchen sink, shower, water closet, lavs as per ppc 2018
- Zoning permit Aug 2021Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck, roof deck access structure, and porch. size and location as shown on plans.
- Residential building permit Dec 2020Completed
For new construction of an attached three-story structure with cellar and third-floor rear roof deck for use as a two-family household living. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d minimum. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire supression. *4/5/23; amend building height, eliminate underpinning, revise egress wells/windows and change dprc-si*
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
Brownfield site
2,550 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
1,350 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,350 ft), The Workshop School (2,100 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (2,150 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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