1611 Rowan Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1611 Rowan Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, all closed, and 60 violations, 24 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 1611 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 24 open violations.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
Replace existing electric service with new 100-amp service and panel, replace two 3-way switches, replace two ground fault receptacles, install one bathroom wall fixture, install three flush mount led fixtures in basement, install three smoke detectors, install three carbon monoxide detectors, redistribute four overloaded circuits, repair three junction boxes, replace three electric fixtures, replace ten receptacles, replace six toggle switches. (all work will be done by fishing wiring.)
- 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.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Replacing 3/4 water service. curb to house.
- 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.
- Use permit Dec 2013Completed
Use as family daycare
- 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
- Electrical permit May 2010Completed
Install 100 amp service with ground rod, six smoke detectors, (18)duplex receptacles, (5)gfi receptacles, (12)switches, (10)light fixtures, (3)arc fault breakers and door bell system...in accordance with 2008 nec
- 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 (1,450 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 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
3,700 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
1,300 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
1,350 ft
Steel Edward Sch (1,350 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (2,250 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (2,500 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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