5515 Blakemore Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5515 Blakemore Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 25 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 5515 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 25 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.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- 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.
- 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
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
House drain house trap and fresh air inlet replacement
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Expired
Replacement of 30 gal gas water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2022Completed
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. (install (1) one gas furnace and duct work - gas furnace 92% efficient, 60,000 btu, 1200 cfm as per ez hvac standard. no condenser to be installed at this property).
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Types of fixtures: new drain & water lines to fixtures 1 roof drain, 2-toilets, 2-lavatories, 1-tub, 1-kitchen sink, 1-washer & 1-water heater, other: 1-washer as per ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
100 amp service and rewire throughout with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec.
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Completed
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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. window replacement, in existing openings, with no size alterations. window trim to be repaired, as required. • installation of new 4” vinyl siding, gray, over existing stucco along front facade. • new layer stucco, over existing, where required. • new hardwood flooring throughout, over existing subfloor. damaged floor sheathing to be replaced with 3/4" t&g plywood sheathing, where required. • replacement of exterior doors, in existing openings, with no size alterations. door trim to be repaired as required. • new interior wood stud framing, for non-load bearing partition walls. • installation of 1/2" gwb drywall, for wall and ceiling coverings, throughout. • installation of floor tiles and wet walls in bathroom and laundry area, over existing subfloor. damaged floor sheathing to be replaced with 3/4" t&g plywood sheathing. • installation of a new water heater, a tub, 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, a kitchen sink and a washing machine. o a separate plumbing permit shall be acquired by a licensed contractor. 2 • installation of a gas furnace, with ductwork. o a separate mechanical permit shall be acquired by a licensed contractor. • 100 amp electric service & rewire throughout with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures and smoke/co detectors
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
4,500 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
900 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (900 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (1,200 ft), Prince Hall Sch (2,550 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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