5151 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5151 Ranstead Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 16 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 5151 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
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Issued
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. replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork
- 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.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Issued
Remove tub and install a shower
- Residential building permit Mar 2025Issued
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Install conduit runs as needed install new 200 amp electrical service install wiring from ppc cabinet to dish equipment cabinets provide above ground conduit path for power and fiber services as per nec 2017
- 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.
- General permit May 2022Expired
Tank removal permit - remove (1) one 275-gallon aboveground storage tank (ast) . the removal must comply with the regulations of the pennsylvania department of environmental protection (padep).
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family; vacant
- General permit minor Mar 2022Expired
Reroof- replace all cedar sloped roof areas. material is new cedar shakes. replace a small flat roof. material is tpo
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
2wc ,2 lav, 2 sh0wer, kitchen, laundry
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
New 100amp service and complete rewire of single family home with all new outlets, switches, lighting and smoke/co detectors per 2014 nec code
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
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
1,450 ft
West Philadelphia HS (1,450 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (2,150 ft), The Workshop School (2,200 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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