5565 Matthews Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5565 Matthews Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 5565 Matthews 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. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Replace rainleader cesspool.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Repair and replace supply and sanitary drain lines as needed, replace fixtures; one kitchen sink, one laundry tub, one toilet, one lav., one shower, one hot water tank as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.
- Mechanical permit May 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if 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 92% 80,000 btu gas furnace and repair ductwork.
- Electrical permit May 2019Completed
Install 6-hardwired smoke/carbon detectors throughout unit using fishing method where necessary as per 2014 nec (north district)
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations-interior repairs and renovation; gypboard, trim, and other finishes. roof covering repair/replacement 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, foundations, and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work in basement.
- Electrical permit Sep 2014Completed
Replace panel 32 circuit,switches,outlets and 2 light fixtures.install 2-10yr smoke,1 carbon and 2 smoke.install outlets and 1 gfi per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2014Completed
Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and house drain
- Alteration permit Nov 2013Completed
Roof replacement, single-ply (sfd)
- Electrical permit Aug 2013Completed
Replace panel - install outlets and gfis - install 2 esd - 1 carb esd - replace switches, outlets and lights - as per 2008 nec
- Alteration permit Mar 2013Closed
Replace small section of 2nd floor bay, new 2"x4"& new plywood. must keep site clean and secure during all phases of construction. must post all permits.
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 (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,550 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
600 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (600 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (1,350 ft), Building 21 (2,650 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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