5221 Arch Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5221 Arch Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 1 not closed, and 42 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 5221 Arch 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Fixture installation installation of water supply piping to fixtures installation of soil and waste piping from fixtures types of fixtures: new drain & water lines to fixtures 1 roof drain, 2-toilets, 2-lavatories, 1-tub, 1-kitchen sink, 1-washer & 1-water heater other: 1-washer
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Completed
100 amp service and rewire throughout with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2021Completed
Building permit #rp-2021-009004 install (1) one gas furnace and duct work - gas furnace 92% efficient, 60,000 btu, 1200 cfm as per ez hvac standard, with a total of (9)diffusers/registers . no condenser to be installed at this property.
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- 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. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). standard interior alterations to existing 2 story single family building, which shall comply with the ez standard. no structural work shall be performed under this permit. no basement work shall be performed under this permit. exterior work includes stucco and siding. windows and doors in existing openings. interior framing, non structural, drywall and finishes. must obtain separate permits for plumbing, electrical, mechanical etc.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2020Completed
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 Jun 2018Expired
Replace house trap & fai pa20181670171 "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"
- Electrical permit Jun 2013Completed
Total rewire per 2008 nec (mixed use)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2012Completed
Rerough waste and water line to fixture and set fixture 4 wc, 3 bath tubs, 3 kit sinks, 4 lav sinks (mixed use)
- Alteration permit Sep 2012Completed
Interior renovations to include replace damaged joists and replace kitchen appliances and toilet fixtures as per plan. no change in use.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2009Completed
Ezplum
- Plumbing permit Apr 2008Completed
Curb trap & fai
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
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
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
2,050 ft
West Philadelphia HS (2,050 ft), Rhoads James Sch (2,500 ft), Parkway West (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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