5629 Heiskell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5629 Heiskell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 5629 Heiskell 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. 2 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2026-001122
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2026-001122
- Fire suppression permit May 2026Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a two (2) story single-family dwelling to include a one (1) inch combined domestic & fire service line. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13d by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. see rp-2026-001122 for associated building permit.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2026-001122
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2026-001122
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2026-001122
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Completed
For the new construction of an attached two (2) story building for the use of single family dwelling. all work to be done per aprpoved plans. . if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Completed
For the erection of an attached two (2) story structure; for use as a single-family household living, size and location as shown on the plan.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
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 Mar 2025Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2024-126601. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: replace front sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 5630 heiskell. clean corner lot, repair fence and close in. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Expired
Repair on sewer line
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Replace existing tub/shower with prefab shower base. replace existing walls with prefab acrylic walls. replace valve with posi-temp valve. replace shower head.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Dan Lepore & Sons, 57 Armat St (1,100 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,200 ft
21 Maplewood Mall. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
750 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
2,200 ft
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (2,200 ft), Roosevelt Theodore MS (3,600 ft), Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (3,950 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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