5960 Kemble Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5960 Kemble Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 2 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 5960 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Jul 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.
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2025Completed
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install 3.0 gal pyrochem pcl, wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Completed
For the installation of one (1) type 1 commercial kitchen exhaust hood with associated exhaust fan, makeup air system, and ductwork. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc and manufacturer specifications. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Use permit Nov 2018Completed
Grocery store with preparation and serving of food all other use as previosly approved.
- Alteration permit Aug 2011Completed
Legalize the installation of 8'6" x 14' deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. see case 278846
- Zoning permit Aug 2011Completed
Install 8'6" x 14' deck in rear per ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2011. see case #278846
- Plumbing permit Oct 2010Completed
Water drain for 2-3piece bath and kitchen sink
- Alteration permit Sep 2010Completed
Framing/drywall 1st and second floor. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2010Completed
Installation of (2) water closets, (2) lav's, (2) bathtubs,(1) kitchen sink, (1) laundry
- Electrical permit Sep 2010Completed
Install 100 amp service with 20-24 circuit panel. removed some knob and tube wiring and replaced with new wiring. work in accordance with 2008 nec for a single family dwelling.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2010Completed
Single family dwelling - install 95% 66,000 btu furnace; duct work and 2 1/2 ton a/c unit (7 registers)
- Alteration permit Sep 2009Completed
Comply building violation as per engineer's repport.
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: Sankofa Network, 6201 N 21st St (1,650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
Church Lane Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,800 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
1,400 ft
Pennell Joseph Sch (1,400 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (1,650 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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