1600 Rowan Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1600 Rowan Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 14 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1600 Rowan Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 14 open violations.
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Issued
Make safe permit to resolve case violation # cf-2025-001433 to repair damage caused by fire as per the engineer's report, approved engineer plans and phc approval. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2025-001433. “in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.”
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Completed
For (repair of joist and stair per engineer report) to resolve case 661759. make safe for interior only. historical commission has not yet reviewed and approved windows or exterior doors for the property.
- Alteration permit Jan 2019Completed
For partial demolition of rear wall and rebuilt with masonry wall as part of the existing household living single family dwelling.size and location as per applicatin / plan.see engineers report.separate permits required for plumbing and electric. *all work shall to be done in accordance with philadelphia historical commissions guidelines and approved plan.*
- Mechanical permit Apr 2016Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit Apr 2011Completed
Install 100amp panel 2 gfci recptacles,install 3 smokes detectors,6 receptacles,replace 10 switches and 10 recptacles as per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2011Completed
2nd floor - replace bathroom waste lines
- Alteration permit Dec 2008Completed
Cosmetic maintence to a historic sfd, minor repairs to exterior stucco. permit to comply case # 75768.
- Electrical permit Oct 2007Completed
200amp service & equipment, ground rod and rewire single family dwelling as per 2005 nec (north dist)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2007Completed
Install new house trap, soil stack, wc, tub, ks, lav. hwh, lt, yd
- Alteration permit Apr 2007Completed
Complete rehab
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Steel 639, 4301 Wayne Ave (1,550 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
Proposed Skatepark 4385r Germantown Ave and 49 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,750 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,250 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,450 ft
Steel Edward Sch (1,450 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (2,200 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (2,450 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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