5201 Wakefield Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5201 Wakefield Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 5201 Wakefield Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Plumbing per plans
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
**2021 imc review** for the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Install a 400-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with six (6) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the five (5) dwelling units. provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and hvac equipment. install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. furnish and install a fire alarm system. all work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per approved plans.
- Site / utility permit Aug 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for cp-2026-001290
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Issued
For a rear addition and level iii alterations with partial change of occupancy (no change of occupancy classification, group r-3 to group r-3) to create a two-family dwelling within an existing two (2) story building as per approved plans. *2018 irc review* *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of a two-story rear addition to an exisitng semi-detached structure; size and location as per application/plan
- Commercial building permit May 2026Issued
For new construction of a three-story wood-frame semi-detached structure. for use as a multi-family householdlving for five(5) dwelling unts throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered per nfpa13. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. **protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.**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.**
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Completed
Make safe permit- to make safe as per submitted plans and as per engineer's report removal the rear wall and joists to resolve case #cf-2023-092868. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2023-092868. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a 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."
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
For the erection of an attach structure to be use as five units multi-family household living. size and location per plan.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Expired
Replace house trap
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Replace 100amp main electrical panel with a 150amp main panel with an existing 200amp service and 4 gang meter socket as per 2008 nec (north district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Freedom Square Lower Germantown, 29 E Wister St (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Penn Garden and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,200 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. 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
600 ft
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (600 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (2,650 ft), Kelly John B Sch (3,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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