5523 Matthews Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5523 Matthews Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 5523 Matthews 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. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Replace 3/4" water service and replace area drain
- General permit minor Oct 2025Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. remove & replace roof
- Zoning permit Dec 2024Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Expired
Replacing curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
Multi family - each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. 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. air masters hvac will install new ductless electric mini spilt system for each apartment. 2 units in each apartment and 2 condensers (1 per apartment) located in back yard
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2023Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Install all drain lines and water supply to 12 fixtures. 2 wc, 2 lavs, 2 tubs, 2 ks, 2 hwh, 2 ls
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
200amp service-3/100amp neterboards 2-100amp disconnects/sub-feeder cables/sub-panels 1-8/circuit house panel wire bldg to include: outlets-switches-light fixtures-hardwired smoke detectors as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit May 2022Completed
For the interior alteration of an existing attached structure to convert into a into a two-family dwelling per plan. structural alterations include underpinning of the foundation walls per the engineer's schedule. adjacent properties to be notified 10 days prior to the start of underpinning activities. separate permits required for all associated mep work. amended 11/25/2022 to modify underpinning and benching sheet s03.
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
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 (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,600 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
850 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (850 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (1,150 ft), Prince Hall Sch (2,600 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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