5437 North Lawrence Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5437 North Lawrence Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, all closed, and 21 violations, 6 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 5437 North Lawrence Street 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. 6 open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 2022Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2021Completed
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. (relocating existing 5 ton a/c package unit from ground level to roof).
- Use permit Jun 2018Completed
For live music and dj as part of an existing sit down restaurant for maximum ninety (90) people (night clubs and private clubs) (no activities as defined in 14-601 (7) (a) in philadelphia zoning code) on 1st and 2nd floor with all other uses as previously approved in an existing structure.
- Plumbing permit May 2018Completed
Replace house trap and fai pa20181231997(sfd)"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
New 100a service with ground rod and continuous grounds... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Feb 2012Completed
Fixture replacement only - replace (1)water closet, (1)kitchen sink, (1)lavatory and (1)bathtub
- Alteration permit Jan 2012Completed
Install new r-30 insulation and drywall, new windows and doors in existing openings - no change in size. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Electrical permit Jan 2012Completed
Install 100a service and rewire throughout sfd(east dist)
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: Sunoco 0363 1710, 5338 N 5th St (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
5,100 ft
Cardone Industries. 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
1,750 ft
Morrison Andrew J Sch (1,750 ft), Marshall Thurgood (2,000 ft), Lowell James R Sch (2,400 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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