11 Bowman Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 11 Bowman Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 5 not closed, and 6 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 11 Bowman Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Install 6" storm curb trap, 5" sanitary curb trap, two 4" vents, two 4" house drains, 1" combined water service
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Install two 6" storm curb traps one with a 6" house drain in rear of property as noted in upa. install 5" sanitary curb trap, three 4" vents, two 4" house drains, 1" combined water service.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Install 6" storm curb trap, 5" sanitary curb trap, two 4" vents, two 4" house drains, 1" combined water service
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler work. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party. see rp-2020-011742 for plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler work. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party. see rp-2020-011742 for plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler work. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party
- Fire suppression permit May 2021Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story single-family dwelling to include a new one (1) inch combined fire & domestic service line. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13d by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Install 200 amp service, install outlets , switches, lights, gfi's , smokes and carbons throughout as per 2014 nec
- Fire suppression permit May 2021Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story single-family dwelling to include a new one (1) inch combined fire and domestic service line. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13d by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Install 200 amp service, install outlets, switches, lights, gfi's smokes and carbons throughout as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Install 200 amp service, install out, switches, light, gfi's smokes and carbons throughout as per 2014 nec
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2021Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance witn nfpa 13d, with a one-inch combined fire service line, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: East Falls Gulf, 3503 Midvale Ave (1,300 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,550 ft
Alphachem Inc and 4 more within a mile. 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
1,100 ft
Mifflin Thomas Sch (1,100 ft), Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS (1,350 ft), Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School (2,850 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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