5505 Blakemore Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5505 Blakemore Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 27 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 5505 Blakemore 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 27 open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2026Issued
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.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Expired
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo cp-2024-005692
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Fixture replacement with piping - kitchen sink replace laundry tub
- Residential building permit Mar 2025Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). replace basement steps, in like & kind. phdc job.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2025Expired
For level ii alterations to an existing tenant space for use as a business occupancy, alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvments throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Completed
Make safe permit to comply unsafe violation cf-2021-001243. for the repair of exterior wall with erection of temorary wall as per approved plans and engineer’s report. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
(5) switch replacement, (5) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, arc fault, (3) install flush mount led ceiling fixture (basement), (3) ground fault receptacle, (2) repair junction box, (2) install exterior fixture, (2) ground fault receptacle, arc fault, (1) wall fixture, electric race ways, 100a 20 sp panel. we will use wire mold or fish the wire through the walls and ceiling. as per nec 2017
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
House drain house trap and fresh air inlet replacement
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
2nd flr 1 toilet 1 lav 1 tub 1 kitchen sink hwh
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
Install a 400 amp service, (3) gang meter bank, (1) 200 amp panel & feeder. provide wiring throughout the first floor and basement commercial space. install light, switches, receptacles, power for the mechanical and hvac equipment. as per the 2017 nec. ** work on the first floor and basement only. amendment: amend scope of work to include fire alarm which is in the original plans uploaded.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2021Completed
Adding duct work and electric heat pump forced air heating and cooling system
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sankofa Network, 6201 N 21st St (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,550 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
950 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (950 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (1,200 ft), Prince Hall Sch (2,500 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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