5214 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5214 North 3rd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 2 not closed, and 26 violations, 3 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 5214 North 3rd Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
100-amp service and panel, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit 1st and 2nd floor, 3-way switch replacement, bathroom fixture, 10-year smoke detector with additional carbon/smoke detector, replace bedroom fixture, replace fixtures, replace receptacles and switch replacement fishing according to nec 2014
- General permit minor Jul 2022Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Jul 2022Completed
Ez residential alterations standards permit - phdc - sfd property 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 any modifications 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, electric and plumbing. this permit is for the alterations approved by the phdc as per bsrp work order number: 166191 - repair of the exterior rear wall – install window lintels; install front &rear door assemblies; remove existing shingles at the breezeway; aluminum capping on two(2) rear windows; install vinyl siding at breezeway; remove & dispose wall & floor materials; repair kitchen sub-floor; install vinyl composition tiles; r & r gas range as per the ez residential alterations standard for philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) for the bsrp repair program. (bsrp)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2018Completed
Replace drain lines for vanity bathtub and toilet as per philadelphia 2004 plumbing code.
- Alteration permit Aug 2018Completed
Remove old roof covering and replace with new roof covering
- Plumbing permit Feb 2017Completed
Replace water heater
- Plumbing permit Jul 2013Completed
Excavation of sidewalk to gain access to remove debris covering curb stop to allow water dept to have access to shout off water pa20131931370
- Electrical permit Jul 2012Completed
Complete rewire as per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2012Completed
15ft of 3in stack with new ideal bend, install new tub, toilet, and vanity, new 3/4" and 1/2" pex water line, new kitchen sink, new ht water heater (sfd)
- Alteration permit Jul 2012Expired
Interior alterations to include prepare previously stripped walls for insulation & sheetrock, install kitchen and bath, general restoration. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standards dated january 2011 . deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Demolition permit Apr 2012Expired
Interior demo due to fire. 1200 square feet. interior demolition of non load bearing walls and ceilings only. no other work allowed under this permit. contact streets department for dumpster permit and footway closure. no demolition to fire rated assemblies.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 1710, 5338 N 5th St (1,150 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,350 ft
Cardone Industries and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Morrison, Andrew J., School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
350 ft
Morrison Andrew J Sch (350 ft), Marshall Thurgood (1,550 ft), Olney HS (1,600 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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