539 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 539 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 4 not closed, and 2 violations.
- 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 539 North 5th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2026Completed
For construction of accessible exterior ramp per approved plan.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Provide underground power to (2) outside gate controllers and underground conduit for low voltage cabling. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- General permit Jul 2024Expired
For the construction of a fence and repair of existing masonry walls. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
For the erection of a fence. size and location per plan.
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Installation of fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2022Completed
Alterations to existing hvac system to accomodate new office layout as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Remove and replace 12 fixtures only. no piping as per ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Expired
Install piping to coffee maker with vacuum breaker according to the 2018 ppc.
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Installation of (30) new receptacles, (30) new lay-in lighting fixtures, switching. connection of (4) new rooftop hvac units, and (1) new 24-circuit panel board as per 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Completed
Install 4 new receptacles on dedicated circuits from the existing panel. all work to be performed through fishing or flush mounting for wires. relocate 5- existing receptacles as per 2017 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2021Expired
Alterations to existing hvac system for an office building to include replacement of roof top units as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Commercial building permit Aug 2021Completed
Level ii interior alterations (no change of occupancy) for renovations to existing one (1) story office building as per approved plans. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep work** amendment approved 2/7/22 amend alterations permit cp-2021-003961 for changes to layout as per approved plans.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Worldcom Phila Plt, 460 N 6th St (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
700 704 N Third Street 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
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,000 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,600 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,600 ft), Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS (2,650 ft), Young Scholars CS (3,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 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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