5210 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5210 Sansom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 6 not closed, and 39 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 5210 Sansom 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Completed
Replace breakers with arc fault breakers in existing 100 amp panel, replace smokes and carbons, install outlet in kitchen all wires are fished
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Issued
New fixtures with piping to include: 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower/tub unit, 1 kitchen sink, and 1 laundry sink. all work per 2019 ppc section 919 single stack waste and vent.
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Issued
- 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.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-013655
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Installation sewer, sanitary and water supply piping for fixture unites: 2-water closet, 2-lavatory sink, 1-bathtub, 1-shower, 1-kitchen sink, 1-laundry, 1-water heater
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Rewire as per nec 2017 smokes and co detector 20 recess lights install arch faults as per nec replace 100 amp panel in kind
- Residential building permit Dec 2024Completed
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 Mar 2024Completed
Installation of rooftop mounted 5.7kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2017 nec and per ez standard.
- General permit minor Mar 2024Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Replace 5 in curb trap with fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Oct 2020Completed
Install 400 amp main service with (5) meters. complete wiring of (5) apartments and common spaces with all new outlets, switches, lighting and 120v smoke/ alarms as per 2017 nec. install new fire alarm system with new fire alarm control panel, smokes, pull stations, horn/strobes and horns as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies.
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
2.2 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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 9440, 301 S 52nd St (1,100 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,550 ft
Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (1,550 ft), West Philadelphia HS (1,800 ft), The Workshop School (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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