131 Queen Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 131 Queen Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 3 not closed, and 12 violations, 3 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 131 Queen Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
100amp panel x2 square d complete home surge protective device x1 200amp cable protector x1 200amp grounding system x1 100amp disconnect x1 replace 200 amp riser cable x1 breaker lock for fire alarm power x1 30 amp circuit/ 4 prong outlet for new dryer x1 replace gfci outlet x1 new 20 amp kitchen circuits x3 replace afci/gfci x2 5 gang horizontal meter socket x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Size and location as shown in plan.
- General permit minor Sep 2022Expired
For repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. historical commission approves with the condition that shingle color is "weathered wood" or similar color. remove existing shingles, reinstall new 30-year shingles
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Replace 20' of main drain and 10' of stack with new, connecting onto existing branch lines in basement area.
- Residential building permit Sep 2022Completed
Replacing the existing basement slab. no increase in the story height of the basement level. basement to remain non-habitable.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Install a new 3/4" k copper water service from main to the meter. the main is on the sidewalk
- Residential building permit Sep 2020Completed
For the replacement of roof access structure (no roof deck) in kind as per approved plans. separate permits required for all other work.
- Alteration permit Oct 2016Completed
For the creation of a new roof deck above existing lower roof on 3rd floor and new steps and exterior door to deck as per plans. for a certificate of occupancy for reduction to a single family dwelling.
- Zoning permit Oct 2016Completed
Creation of a new roof deck above existing lower roof on 3rd floor. new steps and exterior door to deck.
- Use permit May 2016Completed
Use reduction to single family household living in an existing three (3) story structure,
- Plumbing permit Aug 2014Completed
Install a new rain leader & cesspool, connect 4" pipe in basement
- Alteration permit Aug 2012Completed
Repair existing cornince above 1st floor. paint cornice & existing stucco below as per attached drawing approved by city planning
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
Superfund site
1.6 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: Uscg Mso Group Ofc, 1 Washington Ave (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,850 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,600 ft
Meredith William M Sch (1,600 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,150 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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