5744 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5744 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 5744 North 5th 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. 6 open violations.
- Administrative permit Jul 2025Expired
For a certificate of occupancy for a business office (group b) in a mixed-use commercial/residential building (2 dwelling units above). no alterations work under this permit.
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
Artist studios and artisan industrial.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Expired
Replace 3/4" backflow device.
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Expired
Installation of 200 amp service with 4 gang meter socket as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Replace curb trap, fai, and partial main drain.
- Alteration permit Feb 2018Completed
Make safe permit- for replacement of deteriorated 1st and 2nd floor framing, and front porch roof framing, replacement of missing/broken exterior windows,repairs to siding at 2nd floor rear bay, replacement of missing bricks below rear bay, replacement of front siding, and parging of basement masonry walls as shown in engineer's report and sealed plans to resolve case #616047. 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 #616047.
- Administrative permit Jan 2017Completed
For a certificate of occupancy for a day care on the first floor of an existing structure. no alterations shall be done. building shall comply with the philadelphia property maintenance and fire codes prior to occupancy. separate permits required for alterations.
- Use permit Dec 2016Completed
Daycare 1st floor commercial space
- Zoning admin review Jun 2015Completed
Extension of permit # 483302,pursuant to pa act 87. this extension to expire on july 01, 2016 unless extended by other provisions of the philadelphia code.
- Electrical permit Aug 2014Completed
Fire alarm installaton - (1)fire alarm panel, (1)annunciator, (5)smoke detectors (1)heat detectors, (3)pull stations, (5)horn strobes and (1)strobe per the nfpa 72 and the approved plans
- Use permit Jun 2014Completed
Legalize 2 family dwelling
- Use permit May 2014Completed
Shoe store on 1rst floor with previously approved uses above.
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: Tony Depaul & Son, 800 W Olney Ave (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
5,100 ft
Cardone Industries. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,250 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
700 ft
Lowell James R Sch (700 ft), Howe Julia Ward Sch (3,450 ft), Marshall Thurgood (3,500 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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