5222 Heston Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5222 Heston Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 5222 Heston 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Completed
100 amp service and panel, (17) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (10) switch replacement, (3) install flush mount led ceiling fixture, (2) install bedroom fixture, (3) ground fault receptacle, (2) 3-way switch replacement, replace exterior fixture, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of 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. replace old 80% gas furnace with like in kind no duct work needed
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Install 200 amp service to the property. install 40 receptacles, 20 switches, 29 fixtures. install 6 hardwired smoke detectors. install line for a/c with disconnect outdoor as per 2014 nec (rp-2021-018677)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Interior plumbing 3 wc,1 tubs, 3 lavatories,1 ks,1 ll,1 wh
- Residential building permit Jan 2022Expired
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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. comply with ez standard, no structural work is needed on this project. will be install flooring on the first floor throughout the living, dining room and kitchen area, also throughout the second floor bedrooms and bath. insulation installed at front and rear walls on the first and second floors. and also, throughout the entire second floor ceilings. drywall covering for all walls and ceilings throughout the entire house.
- General permit minor Oct 2021Cancelled
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 Apr 2021Completed
Make safe permit to comply unsafe violation no. 653093. for the repair/replacement of porch roof, sheathing, stairways, interior floors and roof joists as per approved plans and engineer's report. no other work authorized by this permit. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6 ft 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 653093. 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.
- Residential building permit Jan 2021Expired
Make safe permit- for the removal of the front porch and rear wall and sealing all exterior openings per engineer's report to resolve case 688444. 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 688444.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Replace curb trap, fai & house drain pa20192240911 "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"
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
Replacement/relocation of piping to 2nd floor kitchen.. relocation of piping/fixtures to make 1 eisting bathroom accessible (first floor). the installtion will comply with the 2004 phila plumbing code.
- Electrical permit Jun 2019Completed
New wiring devices and lighting throughout to altered areas indicated. existing electrical service/panel to remain as per 2008 nec and nfpa 72. (west dist)
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
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bryants Atlantic, 1718 26 N 52nd St (450 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
Bibleway Church 77 4 3219 00 and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,750 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
700 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
1,300 ft
Heston Edward Sch (1,300 ft), KIPP DuBois CS (1,350 ft), KIPP West Philadelphia CS (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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