5938 Kemble Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5938 Kemble Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 4 not closed, and 42 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 5938 Kemble Avenue 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Installation of rooftop mounted 4.73 kw solar photovoltaic pv system according to the 2020 nec and per ez standard.
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed
Install 100 amp electrical service and main circuit breaker panel with proper grounding and bonding. install wiring, recepacle outlets, lighting and switches, where required throughout house. install smoke/co alarms with 10 yrs battery backup. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec and the scope of work in the executed contract. **********fishing wires or using surface mounted wire mold *************
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Expired
Replacing valve box for water service only . no water service replacement
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Install the following by way of fishing: 35 receptacle outlets, 18 light switches, 8 gfci outlets, 23 light fixtures, 6 smoke alarm, 100amp service as per nec 2017
- General permit minor Sep 2023Expired
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 May 2023Completed
Replace existing tub with new one piece pre-manufactured shower base. replace valve, showerhead & existing walls with pre-manufactured acrylic walls.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Expired
Replace area drain and partial main in basement
- Alteration permit Oct 2010Completed
Block & brick wall
- Plumbing permit Mar 2010Completed
Replace 3/4" full copper water service- pa one call #2010-0631654
- Alteration permit Dec 2009Completed
Ik.stall 14'-4"ft x 14ft deck min rear yard. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties
- Zoning permit Dec 2009Completed
Small wooden deck in rear of sinlge family dwelling
- Alteration permit Dec 2009Completed
Install 10'x 10'deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of penalties.
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
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
Church Lane Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,850 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
1,300 ft
Pennell Joseph Sch (1,300 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (1,800 ft), Prince Hall Sch (2,050 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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