5540 Bloyd Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5540 Bloyd Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 41 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 8 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 5540 Bloyd 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. 8 open violations.
- Electrical permit Apr 2024Completed
Install 400 amp electrical service with meter pack and proper grounding. install feeder for 100 amp sub panels for each apartment and house. rewire house throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke alarm according to the 2017 nec. install fire alarm system according to the 2016 nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Install 1" wdp, 5" ct, 4" fai, 4" md
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Install 1 1/2" wdp, 5" ct 4" fai, & 4" main drain
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, ductless systems, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
For installation of hvac system as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
New wire throughout. lighting outlets switches smoke/co alarms, 300 amp service, grounding and bonding as per plans and 2017 nec. fire alarm as per plans and 2016 nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Install 7 lavatories, 7 water closets, 6 shower/tubs, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 washing machine boxes, 3 roof drains, 3 hot water heaters, 2 area drains and 2 backwater valves, according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2023Completed
For the installation of a two-inch fire service line, two-inch backflow preventer and fire sprinkler system in accordance with aprooved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13r.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2023Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2" fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 950 xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Install 4 water closets, 4 lavatories, 4 shower/tubs, 3 washing machine boxes, 3 hub drains, 3 kitchen sinks, 2 backwater valves, 1 floor drain, 3 roof drains, 2 area drains and 3 hot water heaters according to the 2018 ppc.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Repair/replace md, ct , fai and front rain leader
- Commercial building permit Sep 2022Completed
For the erection of an attached, three-story structure of type vb construction with a cellar as per plans. for three (3) dwelling units with layout as shown. amendment (2/28/2023) to raise the basement slab and the entire structure as per revised plans.
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 (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,250 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
1,300 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (1,300 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (2,550 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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