5352 Lena Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5352 Lena Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 51 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 5352 Lena Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
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.
- Demolition permit Sep 2026Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2026-129985. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 67 e. coulter. 30 day storage of essential items. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property.
- General permit minor Jan 2023Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Completed
Install a 120v carbon monoxide detector,replace 3 arc fault breakers,install 1 gfi receptacle in kitchen,replace 1 bedroom light,10 receptacles and 7 switches. fish only as per 2017 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Expired
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. replace gas fired furnace, in-like and kind, only. any ductwork will require a building permit.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2016Completed
Replace water heater
- Alteration permit Dec 2014Completed
Rip off rear second story roof and kitchen shed roof, install new membrane roof system, go over main roof with new membrane roof system(sfd)
- Alteration permit Dec 2013Completed
Re-roof main roof, modified roofing membrane & hot aspalt.
- Use permit Oct 2009Completed
Use to duplex
- Electrical permit Aug 2009Completed
Install 200amp service, 2 meters, 2 panels and supplemental grounding only as per 2005 nec (north district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Dan Lepore & Sons, 57 Armat St (1,150 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
Penn Garden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,250 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Ivy Lodge. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
700 ft
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (700 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (3,150 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (3,350 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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