5653 Heiskell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5653 Heiskell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 5653 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 2026Issued
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.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
**make safe permit** for sistering of roof joists and repairs to roof joist pockets to comply with violation # 602930. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # 602930. 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. make safe permit only. **a separate permit is required to address violation cf-2026-050306 for repairs to fire-damaged assemblies.**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Issued
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 existing furnace and condenser only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork. we are increasing one section of trunk and some of the supply ducts in the basement only, tying back into the the runs going upstairs. the new ductwork in the basement will be exposed and tied into the existing runs going upstairs, no additional ductwork proposed throughout the house.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
2nd floor bathroom: removal and replacement of interior, non-bearing wall partitions. installation of plumbing fixtures with new branch piping. install toilet, sink and shower no basement work no structural changes
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Expired
Repair on sewer line
- Electrical permit Jan 2017Completed
Install a new 100amp service including panel,service cable,meter socket,breakers and grounding per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Alteration permit Oct 2016Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations- 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.
- Alteration permit Jul 2016Completed
Make safe permit - for repair of chimmney and wall at rear of dwelling to resolve case #539530. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #539530.the backside of house (brick) have collapsed from roof down top of first floor, the wall and chimney need to be rebuilt and secured. roof or shed roof area may have to be removed for your side $5800.00
- Alteration permit Jul 2016Completed
Make safe permit - for repair fornt porch floor and repair maondry foundation wall under front porch floor to resolve case #541588. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #541588.
- Alteration permit Dec 2015Expired
Ez permit standard alterations- 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.
- Electrical permit Nov 2014Completed
Install 100amp service, 20 space panel, replace 8 switches, 20 outlets, 3 battery smokesas per 2008 nec (north district)
- Electrical permit May 2011Completed
Supply and install 100 amp service complete with bonding and grounding as per 2008 nec
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Dan Lepore & Sons, 57 Armat St (1,250 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
21 Maplewood Mall. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
650 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
2,350 ft
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (2,350 ft), Roosevelt Theodore MS (3,450 ft), Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (3,800 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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