53 Shunk Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Is 53 Shunk Street in a flood zone?
- No. FEMA maps it in Zone X, outside the high-risk flood area. Flood insurance is optional.
- Does 53 Shunk Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 2 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 53 Shunk Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2023Issued
For install a 4'x10' concrete pad for utility as per plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Work to include installation of new service feeds for 200amp service in existing underground conduit from existing meter #124440588 to new ppc on dish platform as per 2017 nec
- General permit Jun 2022Completed
For installation of a new 3-sector comcast wireless telecommunications facility, with associated cabling and ancillary equipment, to existing monopole cell tower as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Dec 2015Completed
Install baker, 80 amp minimum to feed new cell tower equipment this replaces the existing feed as per 2008 nec (south district)
- Electrical permit Jan 2013Completed
Upgrade wiring to #6 and breaker from 50 amp to 60 amp... in accordance with 2008 nec
- Electrical permit Sep 2012Completed
Installing 1/0 cables from existing dc power plant to feed new lte equipment rack in shelter as per 2008 nec (cell site)
- Alteration permit Apr 2011Expired
Erect (3) lte antennas and (1) suppression dome for wireless facility on existing tower, as per plans.
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2011Completed
Erect 3 lte antennas and 1 suppression dome
- Electrical permit Apr 2010Completed
Replace existing antemnnas with new.
- Electrical permit Nov 2008Completed
Install a 200 amp service from an existing utility pole to a 200 amp panel on equipment frame as per 2005 nec (south dist)
- Alteration permit Apr 2008Completed
Location of (6) panel antennas (2) equipment cabinets. permit to include the extension of an existing steel equipment platform, the installation of 2 equipment cabinets, and the erection of six "panel" antennas. location in accordance with the approved zoning permit (129465) and plan.
- Zoning/use permit Feb 2008Completed
Location of (6) antennas on existing tower. (2) equipment cabinets being placed on existing steel platform within the existing fenced compound.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone X
Moderate flood hazard: a 0.2% annual chance. Flood insurance is optional and usually cheaper here.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
Superfund site
4,650 ft
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 4060, 59 Oregon Ave (600 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
1,750 ft
Inolex Chemical Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,300 ft
Sharswood George Sch (1,300 ft), Taggart John H Sch (1,850 ft), Furness Horace HS (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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