706 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 706 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 14 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 706 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of one story rear addition as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2024Completed
Legalization of level ii alterations to create a five (5) family dwelling (no change of occupancy classification; group r-2 to group r-2) in an existing four-story building as per approved plans. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review*
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Use permit Feb 2020Completed
Use to four (4) family household living in an existing four (4) story structure,
- Alteration permit Jul 2018Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.(copper gutters as per historic commission approval)
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Refit existing bathroom, add 2- toilets, 3- basin, 2- bathtubs, shower and washer
- Electrical permit Dec 2017Completed
Reuse existing circuits and rewire 2nd fl bathrooms,f&i new recessed lighting,reinstall existing vanity lights,new exhaust fan and new devices.f&i 12 recessed lights,5 receptacles in basement on new 15amp gfci circuits per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Alteration permit Dec 2017Completed
Bathroom remodeling to follow interior standards. no work to exterior. no work to exterior (including any new ducts/vent). no replacement of ext. windows or doors.
- Alteration permit Aug 2016Completed
Install new shingles, paint trim - new shingles to be gaf stateline in antique slots or english gray color(or equivalent) existing trim to be scraped & painted no capping/covering of trim. no replalement of trim pieces, unless revieed and approval by historical commission staff
- Suppression permit Feb 2007Completed
Install automatic sprinkler system throughout.
- Electrical permit Feb 2007Completed
Rewire triplex with 300a service & fire alarm as per plans.
- Alteration permit Jan 2007Completed
Interior renovations
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
3.0 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: C & Rs Sunoco, 401 Spring Garden St (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 5 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
450 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
400 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (400 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,500 ft), Bodine William W HS (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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
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