5902 Old York Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5902 Old York Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations.
- 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 5902 Old York Road 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Administrative permit Jan 2024Completed
For certificate of occupancy for two (2) dwelling units at 2nd and 3rd floor of existing structure. no work this permit.
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family; eating and drinking establishments - take-out restaurant
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Update existing system to meet current codes. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec, 2016 nfpa-72, 2018 phila fire code.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Replace 3/4" backflow device.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2023Completed
For the installation of hvac applicances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Replace 8 fixtures in two full bathrooms, two kitchen
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Rewire 2 residential apartments including lights, switches, receptacles and smoke/co detectors as per 2017 nec
- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
Child care - group child care
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Replace existing 200 amp service lateral, keep existing metering in place, replace 2 100 amp ser runs and add 2 hot water circuits to 2 residential units, 2nd and 3rd floor as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit Mar 2023Completed
For level ii alteration without change of occupancy classification to the existing strcuture as per approved plans. to include repairs of the floor joists at the 1st floor rear within the existing restaurant. building is not sprinklered. separate permits required for mep work.
- Administrative permit Jul 2022Issued
Certificate of occupancy for the second and third floors (alterations performed under permit cp-2020-004006). **no alterations to be performed under this permit**
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Expired
Repair/replace curb trap, fresh air inlet
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 1678, 5810 N Broad St (600 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
Church Lane Garden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
900 ft
Howe Julia Ward Sch (900 ft), Pennell Joseph Sch (1,700 ft), Girls HS (1,800 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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