5844 Chew Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5844 Chew Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 37 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 5844 Chew Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2025Issued
Installation of a 5.16kwdc solar photo-voltaic system, including solar modules, solar edge inverter, and racking equipment in accordance with attached ez standard
- General permit minor Apr 2025Expired
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 Oct 2023Completed
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
- General permit minor May 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. remove old layers of roofing, check existing wood for rotting, replace only as needed, remove old skylight, install new skylight , lower drain area, install new roof drain box, install 1/2" recovery board, install new white modified rubber roofing, cover walls and flashings with same material, put new edge metals where needed, seal with roof cement and fabric, weld seams together to complete one surface.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Completed
Replace water service ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Mar 2015Expired
Replace water distribution-pa1 call#2015-0700369-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Dec 2012Completed
Wastelines to tub, ks and sink. new tub, vanity, laundry, ks, and rain leader(sfd)
- Plumbing permit May 2009Completed
Replace bathroom waste lines
- Plumbing permit Dec 2008Completed
Replace water heater
- Plumbing permit Jul 2007Completed
Underfloor plumbing - handicap wc, , 24" vanity
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tague Lumber, 560 E High St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,600 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,700 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (1,700 ft), Roosevelt Theodore MS (2,150 ft), Parkway Northwest (3,600 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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