5604 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5604 Palethorp Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 4 not closed, and 43 violations, 3 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 5604 Palethorp 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. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-010887
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
100 amp service/30 space panel; installing flush mount puck lights (3), 20 amp circuit/gfci, single pole switch /wiring, fixture(1), gfcis (2) and 10 yr smoke detectors (2); replacing single pole switches (7), ceiling fixtures (5), 2 prong receptacles (3), duplex receptacles (2), led sconce (1), 3-way switch (1) and a gfci; fishing wires- as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Mar 2025Completed
Installation of wheelchair lift with porch build up and widening of front door. installation of an eclectic outlet to power the wheelchair lift. details as shown on the plan. wheelchair installation shall be as per manufactures instructions.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Completed
Alteration to the front porch to install accessible wheelchair lift of an existing single family attached structure, no other changes to existing structure, size and location as shown on the plan.
- Electrical permit May 2024Expired
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Oct 2017Completed
Install 100a service with a 20- space panel. install 2- light fixtures... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Plumbing permit Jul 2012Expired
Replace house drain, house trap, fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Oct 2011Completed
Replace house trap - fresh air inlet and lateral
- Plumbing permit Apr 2011Expired
Install 3/4" backflow preventer
- Alteration permit Jul 2008Completed
Install vinyl siding, install two new replacement windows, seal off rear door (travel distance not to exceed 75 feet)
- Fast form building permit Jun 2008Completed
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: Contract Delivery, 118 W Clarkson St (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
3,650 ft
Cardone Industries and 1 more within a mile. 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
2,000 ft
Washington Grover Jr Sch (2,000 ft), Lowell James R Sch (2,150 ft), Olney El Sch (2,150 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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