636 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
technical data · neighborhood and transit
Quick answers
- Does 636 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 24 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 636 North 5th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
For the complete demolition of the existing structure.
- Demolition permit May 2023Completed
Complete demolition of existing building by hand. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times. full sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. demolition must be completed concurrently with demolition of 635 n 5th st. see permit dp-2023-000473.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Repair/replace 2" wdp in parking lot
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Excavating floor in mechanical closet of unit 17, making a repair to the 2" water line
- Administrative permit Sep 2019Completed
Temp. cert. of occupancy
- Electrical permit May 2019Completed
Install new 200amp 3 phase service for elevator as per plans and nec 2008
- Mechanical permit Apr 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install ventless, ductless fireplace per manufacturers installation instructions. building permit #808066
- Electrical permit Mar 2019Completed
Install 200 amp main service, install 40 circuit main breaker panel, install all wiring throughout single family dwelling as per 2008 nec, install phone & cable tv wiring throughout
- Administrative permit Mar 2019Completed
For the amendment of previously approved permit #776791 to include the extension of an exit enclosure to the roof level. pilot houses provided for access for roof maintenance only, no roof deck. work to also include the following: modify stair and entrance into building, accessible route to be provided without exterior ramp, with addition of elevator machine room in the basment room with all other changes as shown per plans. original permit approved for the erection of a four story building with a pilot house to provide access for the maintenance of mechanical equipment only. structure for use as a vacant commerical space (use permit and separate certificate of occupany to be obtained prior to occupancy) on the first floor with a five family dwelling throughout. building to be fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Administrative permit Jan 2019Completed
Certificate of occupancy for a single family dwelling (unit 5) as part of a multifamily (43 units total). building permit issued under a/p#665520.
- Administrative permit Jan 2019Completed
Cert. of occupancy
- Administrative permit Jan 2019Completed
Cert. of occupancy
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: C & Rs Sunoco, 401 Spring Garden St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,650 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
150 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
550 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (550 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,850 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.0 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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
Have you lived here? Share your experience.
Leave a reviewThe Address Story
Every address has a context. Read its story.
How much it costs to live here
Price, rent, mortgage, and the city's economic context, all in one place.
The money at this address
Renting, buying, and investing, on the same numbers. Enter the listing price to see all calculations.
Enter a rent and the yield calculation fills in on its own.
Loan calculator for this address
Enter the listing price. The calculation uses only your numbers.
Rough estimate, with a fixed rate. The bank's offer may include fees and insurance.
More on North 5th Street
All addressesViewing recommendations
What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- 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.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.
The year built, height regime, structure, and elevator for this address are being indexed right now, city by city. Save the page and check back: it fills in over time. If you live here, you can fill it in yourself in a minute by leaving a review.