5172 Viola Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5172 Viola Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 5172 Viola 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure for use as a single-family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geotech report. (underpinning not a part of this permit). separate permits required for sprinkler (nfpa 13d) work. energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c/o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Site / utility permit Aug 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2026-002693
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached building to include roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Expired
Replace 3/4" water service, from curb to the foundation wall.
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Completed
Repair reinforces foundation with center block build support walls remove broken cement wall and pad in rear of house parge cement walls front area of basement wall. (details as shown on the plan) no other work included on this application.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2017Completed
Install 1-kitchen sink,1-washing machine standpipe,2-water closets,2-lav sinks,1-tub,1-floor drain, new 1"water service from street main into house,new house trap and house drain and fai curb into house-pa1#20172080878-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
Install new 1"rfss from street into house & new house drain from house trap into house - pa1#2017-1590250 - "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
Install new 1"rfss from street into house & new house drain from house trap into house - pa1#2017-1590250 - "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
Install new 1"rfss from street into house & new house drain from house trap into house - pa1#2017-1590250 - "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Demolition permit May 2017Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program.
- Administrative permit Mar 2017Completed
Amend new construction building permit #670629 due to demolition of existing adjacent building, to include new foundation and wood-framed rated exterior wall construction at property line as per approved plans.
- Administrative permit Mar 2017Completed
Amending application a/p 620022 rear corner of bldg found to be negatively impacted by growth of tree; application is to include demolition and reconstruction(within existing footprint)of rear corner as per plans.
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
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bryants Atlantic, 1718 26 N 52nd St (300 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Bibleway Church 77 4 3219 00 and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,400 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,150 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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 (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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