5388 Chew Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5388 Chew Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 21 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 5388 Chew 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 21 open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
200 amp service, 2 gang meter, all new wiring, grounding system.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
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. two family dwelling. unit 1 to receive 2.5 ton system with 72,000 btu system furnace. ductwork to be installed with vent hits approx. 4x12 supply in each room. each bathroom to recieve 4x10 hit. return vent to be installed in unit 1 hallway and common living/dining area. unit 1 total number of registers to be 9 registers and 3 return vents (24x24, 6x24, 6x12). unit 2 to receive 3.5 ton 92,000 btu system furnace. ductwork to be installed with hits in each room. 4x12 hits and each bedroom (total 4 bedrooms), larger bedroom on main level to receive two 4x12 hits. bathrooms to recieve 4x10 hits(2 bathrooms). total number of registers (supply 12) (return 4)(24x24, 6x24, 6x12, 6x12)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
4 bathrooms 2 kitchens curb trap fai approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Issued
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2025Expired
- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grills/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. like n kind replacement only. any ductwork will require building permit.
- General permit minor May 2025Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings - for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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. apply three-coat layer (scratch/brown/finish) stucco application to side and back exterior walls using self-furring wire lath backing.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Expired
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. remove old 70000 btu furnace and install new 70000 btu furnace the new furnace is just like the old furnace. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Expired
**make safe permit** for the repair of bulging bricks to comply with violation case #cf-2023-084745. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on the violations. 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.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Residential building permit Oct 2021Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case#cf-2021-74318 to include repairs to the damaged front wall of an existing attached structure as per approved plan and engineer's report. 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 #cf-2021-74318.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2019Expired
Install complet new warm air 80% gas & ac system as per manufacturers requirements, fuel gas coode and ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.contrator responsible for condition and capacity of ext'g masory chimney
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2051, 5700 Chew Ave (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,050 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
1,850 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (1,850 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (2,900 ft), Pennell Joseph Sch (2,950 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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