5641 Matthews Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5641 Matthews Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 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 5641 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Replace rainleader cesspool.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of 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 gas boiler 80% aefu, 70,000 kbtu, replacing existing unit with the same type, no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- General permit minor Oct 2024Expired
Ez permit re-roofing - for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- General permit minor Apr 2023Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. replace torch down roof over front porch. replace torch down roof over main.
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Installing a 100amp sub-panel with grounding. replacing various defective switches,fixtures,etc. installing (1) carbon/smoke detector. installing (3) 15/20amp circuits (all fishing and surface mount) as per 2014 nec
- General permit minor Sep 2021Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
3 pc bath - toilet, tub and vanity.
- General permit minor Aug 2021Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
Replace house drain house trap fai as per 2004 ppc
- 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)
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 (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,500 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
550 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (550 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (1,400 ft), Building 21 (2,700 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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