5552 Crowson Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5552 Crowson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 9 not closed, and 47 violations, 10 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 5552 Crowson 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 10 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Phdc three piece bathroom to include underfloor plumbing
- General permit minor Feb 2025Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Demolition permit Aug 2022Completed
Complete demolition of existing building by hand. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times. full sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work.
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Issued
For the complete demolition of all existing structures on lot
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Seal lateral
- Demolition permit Jul 2022Completed
For the complete demolition of existing structure. structures to be demolished by hand and with hand-held equipment only. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. * 21 day posting and notice required per a-303.2 * newly exposed walls to be treated
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Issued
For the complete demolition of an existing structure for use as a vacant lot.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Seal latteral for demolition (under seperate permit) for minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2022Expired
For level iii alterations, addition and partial change in occupancy per approved plans. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
- Zoning permit May 2022Issued
For the erection of a roof deck above an existing attached structure (without any change to existing building footprint), size and location as shown on plan/application.
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Expired
For underpinning and for the construction of roof deck accessed by roof deck access structure with alterations throughout an existing attached structure to include the enclosure of front porch. for a single- family household living. as per plans. *******underpinning is approved on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work. *****
- Zoning permit Feb 2022Issued
For the enclosure of a porch along the front of an existing attached structure, interior alterations, and erection of a roof deck and roof deck access structure. for no increase to height or occupied area. size and location as shown in the application/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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2051, 5700 Chew Ave (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,700 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
1,700 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (1,700 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (3,050 ft), Pennell Joseph Sch (3,400 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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