5505 Crowson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5505 Crowson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 Crowson 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. 16 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 Dec 2025Completed
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. replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, using existing hydronic pipes
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-002425
- Residential building permit Mar 2025Completed
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- 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.
- Alteration permit May 2007Completed
Interior renovations.applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations,dated february 2007.deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Alteration permit Mar 2007Completed
Interior demo, stucco rear wall
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 (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,950 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 (2,950 ft), Pennell Joseph Sch (3,050 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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