5609 Boyer Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5609 Boyer Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 5609 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Expired
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-006501
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Expired
For alterations to a single family dwelling property 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 but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, and electric . work approved as per phdc wo# 207473
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Replacing a 100amp panel. installing (3) 15/20amp circuits to 2nd floor bathroom for lighting,switching,heater, & gfci receptacle. (all fished & surface mount wiring) installing battery smoke detection
- Residential building permit Feb 2025Expired
Make safe permit to resolve case violation #cf-2024-116862 to repair bulged and fractured side and rear exterior walls 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-2024-116862. “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.”
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
> replace tub and shower with acrylic base and acrylic walls. replace fixtures and valve.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Expired
Install 1 water closet, 1 lavatory and shower/tub with piping according to the 2018 ppc.
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Expired
For the demolition and reconstruction of the first floor rear portion of an existing attached structure per plans. separate permits required for all associated mep work. no work in the basement level.
- Suppression permit Aug 2010Expired
Install kitchen fire suppression system, alarm, cylinders for kitchen hood, as per plans and specifications for retail variety grocery store/steak shop w/ 2 extg apts above. pt409457, no change in uses. comply with all issued violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2009Completed
Install fire alarm system.
- Use permit Sep 2009Completed
Family daycare with 6 children total. from the total 2 children under the age of 2.5. prep and serve food. less than 24hr care
- Plumbing permit Dec 2007Completed
Install: main house drain, rwc & cesspool,rainleader, replace: kitchen sink waste line & vent line, replace washing machine waste line,install test tee on stack
- Plumbing permit Dec 2007Completed
Replace water heater
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 (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,600 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
750 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (750 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (2,100 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- 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.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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