5159 Hoopes Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5159 Hoopes Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 5159 Hoopes Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2025Issued
For a level ii interior alterations to include a change in occupancy to an existing structure. for a day daycare center at the ground floor and basement and a sfd at the 2nd floor. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings, and accessibility improvements throughout. building to be fully sprinkleredper nfpa 13. ** all work to be done per approved plans.** if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.** separate permits to be obtained for all other work.**
- Zoning permit Jun 2025Issued
Child care - child care center; residential - household living - single-family
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Expired
For the installation of hvac appliances, grds, exhausts, and associated ductwork. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. see cp-2024-002466 for associated building permit.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Expired
Install 400-amp service with 3 gang meter socket and panels as per submitted drawings. total rewiring of the existing 1st first floor commercial space and basement as storage for the commercial space. total wiring of the second floor 3 bedroom apartment. install 125a breaker in meter-bank and 100mcb panel for 2nd fl res.tenant. install a total building fire alarm system as per engineer’s drawings. all wiring will be done as per approved drawings. **check recall sheet for system sensor model low frequency sounder **
- Commercial building permit Jul 2024Expired
For level ii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, equipment, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep work.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Expired
Repair/replace ct, fai, md & 3/4" wdp.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Replace existing curb trap and fresh air inlet with new curb trap and fresh air inlet replace existing ¾” water service with new replace main drain in basement approx 70'
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Install exhaust ceiling fan install dedicated line using wire mold install bathroom fixture as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit May 2023Expired
Under floor plumbing on the second floor. 1- tub 1- toilet 1- lavatory
- Residential building permit May 2023Expired
Ez permit standards alterations- (phdc)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. 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 removed of foundation slab. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) for the amp repair program. (amp) phdc work order #177509 (second floor bathroom)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Repair/replace 25' of sewer line, ct & fai
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.6 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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 621 N 54th St, 621 N 54th St & 608 N 53rd St (1,200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
Urban Garden Partnership At 53rd Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,550 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
1,250 ft
Rhoads James Sch (1,250 ft), Parkway West (2,650 ft), Middle Years Alternative (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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