5378 Belfield Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5378 Belfield Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 5 permits, all closed, and 10 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 5378 Belfield Avenue 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 3 open violations.
- Use permit Aug 2017Completed
Assembly and entertainment in the same space with existing personal service as previously approved in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Completed
8" curb trap and 6" fresh air inlet (commerical)pa20162350033 self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Administrative permit Jun 2016Completed
For a change of occupancy w. no change of occupancy classification to create a mixed-use skater training facility w. office areas within existing one (1) story above grade plane building; building is not fully sprinklered. separate permit req'd for any mechanical, electrical & plumbing work.
- Use permit Mar 2016Completed
Use of the entire building, front and rear, for an amateur members only roller derby organization. we will be using the front building for our offices and meeting rooms for members and their children. we will use the back of building for exercise, physical, strength and endurance training on equipment such as treadmills weights and stationary bikes; and training for competitive skating for our members only and their children on our portable rink.
- Use permit Jan 2008Completed
Professional office (bldg. #1) and cab station/depot with accessory office, accessory auto repair, accessory auto cleaning and detailing, and accessory body and fender work, all with accessory parking and auto storage. see 5350 and 5378 belfield for new addresses
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Dan Lepore & Sons, 57 Armat St (1,300 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,250 ft
21 Maplewood Mall and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,700 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (1,350 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (4,000 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (4,100 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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