1508 McKean Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1508 McKean Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 50 permits, 7 not closed, and 53 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 1508 McKean Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Interior plumbing 27 fixtures per 2018 ppc and approved plans amendment additional full bathroom added along with hose bibb. per approved amended plans
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. 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 all other work.**
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Wire the mixed used building as per plan, one apartment and first floor commercial. outlets, switches, hard wired smoke alarms, install 400a service, fire alarm w/ automatic smoke detection throughout nonresidential portion. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72.
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Completed
Wiring throughout install recessed lights hardwire smoke detector install 200amp service with 40 circuit panel
- Commercial building permit Dec 2023Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing building for use as a vacant commercial space (separate permit to be obtained for fitout and certificate of occupancy for the vacant commercial space) on the first floor level with a single family dwelling from the second through third floor level (no change in occupancy classification). work to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings, and structural improvements. work to also include the installation of a roof deck over the third story portion accessed via spiral stairway from the second floor rear. building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13r for residential portion. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. amendment approved as of 03/28/2024: for the revision of original approval to remove the approved nfpa 13r fire suppression system from the residential portion and to add two toilets at the first floor as per approved amended plans. amendment approved 1/8/2025 amend alterations permit cp-2023-003970 for minor changes to layouts on the first and third floors as per approved plans.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2023Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story single-family dwelling to include a one-and-a-half (1 1/2) inch combined domestic & fire 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. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see rp-2023-003879 for associated building permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2023Completed
Mechanical permits 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. 1 hvac unit connected to new ductwork and 11 registers/diffusers. install new gas furnace 100,000 btu 92% high frequency 3 1/2-ton coil and condenser outside unit in the back with 30 ft line set with new 40ft trunkline and supply and return.
- Residential building permit Oct 2023Completed
Renovation to single family dwelling
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Exterior plumbing - new 1.5" combo water. sanitary lateral to remain (see approved utility plans. interior plumbing - 4-wc, 5-tubs/shower, 4-lavatories, 1-ks, 1-ll, 1-wh 1-ejection pump & 1-sump pump 18 fixtures
- Zoning permit Aug 2023Issued
For the erection of a roof deck and an exterior stair to access roof deck. size and location as shown on plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-003879
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Completed
Interior alteration of the existing two story house with basement. addition third story and roof deck above the third floor. pilot house only for the stairs to access the roof deck. more than 2/3 of the structure will be replaced and building will be named as new construction. already demo permit is obtain and completed for this project. the new construction will be on the existing foundation. no foundation work will be done. no underpinning approved on this permit.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Meles Auto Care, 1410-12 Mckean St (400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,700 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 1 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
1,250 ft
South Philadelphia HS (1,250 ft), Girard Stephen Sch (1,600 ft), Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.2 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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