5145 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5145 Ludlow Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 43 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 5145 Ludlow 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Administrative permit Oct 2026Completed
For a mercantile occupancy within an existing business space. **no work approved on this permit**
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Zoning permit Jul 2026Amendment application incomplete
Eating and drinking establishments - prepared food shop
- Residential building permit May 2025Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Installing new water and drains to the kitchen sink and bathroom including tub, toilet, lavatory sink
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Install 100 amp service panel new interior wiring hard wired smoke detectors unfinished basement
- Residential building permit Dec 2024Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- 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. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Completed
Replace section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Expired
Jci shall install a new burglar alarm system in the jp morgan chase & co bank, according to the drawing. the system includes: hold-up buttons(hardwired only), door contact-surface mount w armored cable, keypads, motion detectors as per 2017 nec
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
The 400 amp 120/240v 2 phase 5 wire service is existing. install a 400 amp panel dpl-c & feeder, (1) 200 amp panel & feeder, (1) 125 amp panel & feeder, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder, (1) 200 amp phase changer & feeder. install lights normal and emergency, switches, sensors and receptacles. relocate the existing circuit in the replacement panels. provide power for the mechanical and hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
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
2,600 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
1,400 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,400 ft), The Workshop School (2,250 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (2,300 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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