5546 Boyer Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5546 Boyer Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 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 5546 Boyer 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Completed
Make safe permit to resolve case violation # cf-2026-008049 to repair damage caused by fire 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-2026-008049. “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.”
- General permit minor Aug 2024Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. ez wall covering replacement: stucco
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Expired
Ez permit windows & doors with the same size and location - for the replacement of exterior windows & doors. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Alteration permit Mar 2016Completed
Roof replacement - install a modified granular rubber roof system (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2013Completed
Rough in & finish 2 toilet, 2 sinks, 1 kitchen, 1 mop sink, 1 hand sink, and 1 hot water heater (
- Plumbing permit May 2012Completed
Meter reduction from 1 1/2" to 5/8" (daycare)
- Use permit Apr 2012Completed
Daycare
- Electrical permit Nov 2011Completed
Install 200amp service, wire house for electrical code, as per 2008 nec, 1 family dwelling
- Electrical permit Jul 2010Completed
Rewire house, install 100 amp service as per 2008 nec (north dist)
- Alteration permit Mar 2008Completed
Repair roof damage - resheath roof and cover with cold applied asphalt - replace 3 wood joists ( 2 x 12 16 o.c.)on roof with same in kind. apply new covering and cold roof cement.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2007Completed
Replace 3/4" k copper water line
- Plumbing permit Apr 2007Completed
Replace water service
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 (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,550 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
950 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (950 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (2,200 ft), Pennell Joseph Sch (2,950 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.
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