5525 Blakemore Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5525 Blakemore Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 5525 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2026Expired
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. additional permits may be required. replacement of 80k btu gas furnace. same in kind and in place. no new duct work. . no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- 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 Feb 2025Completed
Make safe permit- for (brief description of work as per engineer’s report if applicable) for the repair front porch and front facade to resolve case cf-2024-121234. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2024-121234
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Expired
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 gas furnace in kind with crown gas furnace 80k btu 80 % furnace for city program, no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Expired
Water line repair
- Residential building permit Jan 2024Expired
For the installation of wheelchair lift
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Expired
Electrical permit for combo rp-2023-012083
- 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
- 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.
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 (1,100 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
850 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (850 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (1,250 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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