5160 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5160 Parkside Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 8 not closed, and 49 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5160 Parkside Avenue 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.
- Residential building permit Nov 2026Issued
Make safe permit to comply with cf-2025-094221 for partial demolition to include repairs/replacement of exterior walls and framing per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. separate permits required for additional alterations not addressed in approved plans.
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Demolition permit Nov 2017Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs:1 stucco c/w 1728 creighton st. remove 2 trees on lot at 1724.
- Suppression permit Mar 2017Expired
For the installation of an automatic sprinkler system with a 1" combined fire & domestic service line for a two (2) story structure. automatic sprinkler system installation in accordance with nfpa 13d.
- Mechanical permit Feb 2017Expired
Installation of (1) hvac unit with electric a/c (including ductwork and all associated accessories).
- Electrical permit Feb 2017Expired
Single family - install 150 amp service complete with panels, meters, and grounding to single family unit with switches, receptacles, lights, doorbell, interconnected smokes, phone and tv lines as per 2008 nec (west district)
- New construction permit Aug 2016Expired
For the erection of a new light-framed attached structure to include front porch structure, egress window well, open-webbed truss joist framing, and fiber cement lap siding. **separate permits to be required for electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression system installations.**
- Zoning/use permit Apr 2016Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with front porch. size and location as shown in application. for use as single family household living.
- Zoning/use permit Feb 2015Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with cellar, second-story bay and first-story covered porch. size and location as shown in plans. for use as a single-family dwelling.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2011Completed
Install waste piping from fixture to existig main drain, hot and cold water line to fixtures, 4 fixtures
- Electrical permit Jul 2011Completed
Roughin basement electric, 5 receptacles, 2 lights, 1 bathroom gfi, switch and light as per 2008 nec (west dist)
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. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fairmont Park Site 140, 5200 Parkside Ave (200 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
4913 38 Parkside Avenue and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,500 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
800 ft
KIPP DuBois CS (800 ft), KIPP West Philadelphia CS (800 ft), Heston Edward Sch (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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