831 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 831 North 5th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 2 not closed, and 11 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 831 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.
- Residential building permit Apr 2023Cancelled
Make safe permit- for the removal and replacement of damaged side chimney in-kind as per engineer’s report to resolve case #cf-2022-111621. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2022-111621 .
- Residential building permit Apr 2023Completed
Make safe permit- for the removal and replacement of damaged side chimney in-kind as per engineer’s report to resolve case #cf-2022-111621. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2022-111621 .
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (replace existing hvac units with same sized units).
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Completed
Remove existing interior structural wall and support with new framing per plans. sister existing 2nd floor flat roof rafters per plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Install piping and finish for the following fixtures basement- hot water heater 1st fl- kitchen sink 2nd fl- toilet, shower, (2) lavs, washer box
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Install 200 amp service with new breaker panel and grounding wiring to complete kitchen and master bath as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Jul 2022Completed
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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). interior alterations including removal of non load bearing interior partitions and ceiling and walls gwb. installation of interior partitions 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors, new flooring on the 1st floor and tile work in the bathrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors. remove and replace windows with no change in size of openings or locations with a u-factor n.t.e. 0.32 and replace exterior door in existing opening.
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Completed
For the construction/ installation of star bolts on side wall to an existing attached structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans.
- Alteration permit Jan 2019Completed
Install lvl per specifications for engineer.
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
Install 7-recessed lights,7-gfci,1exhaust fan,1-light,5-switches,2-vanity lights,change out 20 space 100amp panel to 30 space 100 amp panel only on an existing 100amp service as per 2008 nec (cc district)
- Mechanical permit Oct 2018Completed
Installation of new hvac system and new ductwork throughout building.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Relocate drain and water lines to accomodate new fixture layout for 1-kitchen sink,4-water closets,4-lavs,2-tubs and 2-shower.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: C & Rs Sunoco, 401 Spring Garden St (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 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
2,600 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 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
750 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (750 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,200 ft), Bodine William W HS (1,350 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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