5221 North Warnock Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5221 North Warnock Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5221 North Warnock 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply with unsafe violation 633532 to include structural repairs to front porch and rear bay per approved plans, engineers report and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed 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.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-011970
- Residential building permit Nov 2024Issued
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. 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 Oct 2024Completed
Installing (3) 15/20amp circuits for 1st floor bathroom for heater,lighting,gfci receptacle (all fishing & surface mount)
- General permit minor Oct 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.
- Zoning permit May 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Completed
•demolition of all old existing/remaining electric wiring, equipment, and any other electrical materials. •all phases of the rewire of the property stated above, include old work, "fishing" method will be used. •complete service panel upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp. "final" inspection upon the completion of any and all aspects of electrical installation, including the installation of all electrical devices(i.e. switches, outlets, cover plates, etc.) as per nec 2017
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2023-001528
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Expired
Install new 200 amp service and completely rewire interior of house as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Expired
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-001528
- Residential building permit Feb 2023Expired
Ez residential alterations standards permit - 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. this permit is for the alterations approved by the phdc as per work order number: 175600 - second floor full 3-piece bathroom remodel and enlarging door, build wall for shower, install moisture-resistant wall-board, install one vinyl thermopane double hung window; access door, installing 1 - 24inch vanity, install one chair height h/c toilet, 1 - 36inch x 60inch shower base, install underfloor plumbing, re-locate radiator; installing arc fault circuit breakers and one(1) ground-fault receptacle circuit, install 1- ten year battery c/o smoke detector, install 1 electric wall/ceiling heater, exhaust fan, medicine cabinet & light for philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) for the amp repair program. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Residential building permit Feb 2023Expired
Interior alterations to an existing attached structure per plans. permit to include addition of basement egress well. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non habitable/storage and utilities only.
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: Frank H Fleer Corp, 5331 N 10th St (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
High-voltage line
450 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
1,150 ft
Lindley Academy CS at Birney (1,150 ft), Marshall Thurgood (1,650 ft), Widener Memorial Sch (2,750 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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