5236 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5236 Parkside Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 1 not closed, and 42 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5236 Parkside Avenue 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
Trap fai
- Plumbing permit Jun 2017Completed
New 1.5 combo water from street into house.new house drain,trap and fai from curb to house pa20171780976 (two family)- "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 Feb 2017Completed
Duplex family - install 200 amp service complete with panels, meters, and grounding to two family unit with switches, receptacles, lights, doorbell, interconnected smokes, phone and tv lines as per 2008 nec (west district)
- Suppression permit Feb 2017Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1-1/2" combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical permit Feb 2017Completed
Installaton of (1) hvac unit with electric a/c (including ductwork and all associated accessories). self-contained unit. no penetration of fire rated walls. two family dwellings
- Mechanical permit Feb 2017Completed
Installation of (1) hvac unit with electric a/c (including ductwork and all associated accessories). self-contained unit. no penetration of fire rated walls. two family dwellings
- Plumbing permit Feb 2017Completed
Install 2 toilets, 2 lav sinks, 2 kit sinks, 2 tubs and 2 wm standpipe.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Plumbing permit Nov 2016Completed
Seal lateral pa20163022053 remove house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug per section p-606.1 of the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - "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"
- Addition permit Sep 2016Completed
Complete rehabilitation of existing three story building as two apartment. work to include reconstruction of third floor, new roof structure and new partition, new kitchen and bathrooms
- Zoning/use permit Jun 2015Completed
Removal and reconstruction of third story not to exceed a maximum of 38'. size and location as shown on submitted plan.
- Zoning permit Oct 2014Completed
For the complete demolition of all existing structures on the lot. for relocation of lot lines to create two (2) lots (lot 1 and 2) from twenty six (26) lots 1702 - 30 n. 52nd st, 5216-34 parkside ave, 5231-37 w. columbia ave (size and location as shown in the application). ****refer plan to a/p # 511252****
- Zoning permit Oct 2014Completed
For relocation of lot lines to create two (2) lots (lot 1 and 2) from twenty six (26) lots 1702 - 30 n. 52nd st, 5216-34 parkside ave, 5231-37 w. columbia ave (size and location as shown in the application). ****refer plan to a/p # 511252****
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bryants Atlantic, 1718 26 N 52nd St (250 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Bibleway Church 77 4 3219 00 and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,950 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 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
1,350 ft
KIPP DuBois CS (1,350 ft), KIPP West Philadelphia CS (1,350 ft), Heston Edward Sch (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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