5142 Race Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5142 Race Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 6 not closed, and 58 violations, 10 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 5142 Race 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Issued
For alterations to a single family dwelling property 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 but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar other than the stair replacement. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Replace underfloor plumbing in 2nd floor bathroom with fixture replacement of (1) shower (1) lav (1) toilet with pipe replacement
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Expired
1 fixture and drain lines as per 2004 ppc
- General permit minor Jun 2019Expired
Remove old roof covering and replace with new roof covering
- Electrical permit May 2019Issued
New installation of 100 amp service and 3-20 amp branch circuits, included 10 replacement switches, 12 replacement receptacles, per 2014 nec
- Addition permit Apr 2019Completed
Reconstruction of an existing addition on top of the existing foundation. reconstruction at existing front porch on existing column bases. interior renovation with new stairs (details as shown on the plan).
- Zoning permit Apr 2019Completed
Construction of an addition on top of the existing foundation and reconstruction at existing front porch of an existing single family attached structure (size and location as shown on the plan).
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
1 1/2 bath 1 kitchen 1 laundry 1 gd
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
Install 100amp service,panel meter & grounding, rewire & install devices receptacles, lights, switches, fixtures, smoke/co2 detectors & door bell as per 2008 (west district)
- Mechanical permit Sep 2018Completed
Install (1) gas furnace with ductwork. (sfd)
- Alteration permit Sep 2018Completed
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.
- Alteration permit Jul 2017Completed
Roof replacement single ply
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
Brownfield site
2,600 ft
Urban Garden Partnership At 53rd Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,100 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
1,950 ft
Rhoads James Sch (1,950 ft), West Philadelphia HS (2,000 ft), Parkway West (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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