1926 Rowan Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1926 Rowan Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 5 not closed, and 16 violations, 1 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 1926 Rowan Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Install 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs, 3 hot water heaters, 4 hub drains, 3 washing machine boxes, 3 kitchen sinks, 1 ejector sump pump, 1 backwater valve 1 floor drain and 2 roof drains according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2023Completed
For the installation of fuel gas piping systems. 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. ** see mp-2023-003130 for related hvac work **
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2023Completed
For installation of hvac system as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
100 amp service and panel, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, replace receptacles, replace switches, 10 year smoke detectors and smoke/carbon detector fishing as per nec 2017
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2023Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2" fire service line and 2." dcv wilkins 950 xlt2bfss backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Residential building permit Jun 2023Expired
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e., digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit phdc bsrp work order 174001 bsrp - carpentry kitchen sink base - 54" base cabinet - 30" replace exisiting closed main stairs
- Plumbing permit May 2023Expired
Underfloor plumbing with fixture replacement (1) lav (1) toilet (1) tub
- Electrical permit Apr 2023Completed
Install a 225 amp 120/240v 1 phase service, (4) gang meter bank, (3) 150 amp panels & feeders, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder. install wiring throughout the common areas, & three dwelling units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, receptacles & smoke alarms. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Install temporary 100 amp service cable and meter for construction as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit Dec 2022Completed
For level iii alterations and change in occupancy per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13r. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Installing a 100amp service complete replacing various switches, fixtures, etc. install (#) 15/20/30 amp circuits. (all fishing & surface mount) installing (1) carbon /smoke detector as per 2017 nec
- Zoning permit Nov 2022Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Steel 639, 4301 Wayne Ave (400 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 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
2,900 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
1,000 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
350 ft
Steel Edward Sch (350 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (1,950 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (2,200 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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