5525 Jane Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5525 Jane Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 41 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 Jane 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 41 open violations.
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
Make safe permit to resolve case violation #cf-2021-112280 to repair collapsing rear retaining wall as per the engineer's report and approved engineer plans. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2021-112280. “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.”
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
Make safe permit- to legalize the repairs that were made to the rear retaining wall as per engineer’s report to resolve case #cf-2021-112278. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2021-112278.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
Make safe permit- to legalize the repairs that were made to the rear retaining wall as per engineer’s report to resolve case #cf-2021-112275. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2021-112275.
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Expired
Install a new rubber roof on the main roof.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Replace under floor rerough drain lines in bathroom new toilet tub vanity the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
Install 100a service w/ground rod, 2- gfi receptacles, 2- duplex receptacles,2- dedicated receptacle circuits, replace 8- switches, 10- duplex receptacles, install 2- arc fault breakers... per 2008 nec for a one family building
- Alteration permit Feb 2017Completed
Ez interior alterations. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to start drywall, painting and cabinet replacing.
- Alteration permit Oct 2014Completed
Remove window in party wall-sfd
- Plumbing permit Jul 2014Completed
Curb trap, rai main drain rl cp - pa1 call 2014-1981398 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Jul 2012Completed
100 amp service change 10 switches, 10 outlets, install two outlets kit, install two outlets bedroom, 2 smoke detectors, one carbon detector as per nec 2008 sfd
- Plumbing permit Feb 2012Completed
Sfd-backwater valve and curbtrap vent.pa1#20120521169
- Plumbing permit Feb 2012Completed
Replace main drain(sfd)
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 (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,900 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 (1,000 ft), Building 21 (2,350 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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