1954 Rowan Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1954 Rowan Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 violations, 15 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 1954 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
For the erection of an addition to the rear of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with front porch. size and location as shown in plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
Wire through 2 family house, new 200 amp each unit 125 amps, decora devices, switches, receptacles, smokes, 4'' led lights, and arcf breakers according to nec 2017
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2026Issued
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. multi family - each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. install (2) hvac systems, ductwork, and 17 total diffusers. (1) system for each dwelling. each system will have a 2 ton air handler, 2 ton heat pump, and 8kw heat kit. both condensing units to be located on the backyard.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Completed
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. multi family - each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. 3 ton heat pump with 10kw heat kit, 10 diffusers, and 2 returns. installation to be fully contained within one unit of a two unit building.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Install new fixtures with supply and drains lines for: 2 kitchen sinks, 2 water heaters, 3 lavatories, 3 water closets, 3 shower/tub 13 fixtures
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Completed
200 amp service, replace outlets and switches--fishing. install electric baseboard heaters for first floor unit.
- Residential building permit Apr 2026Completed
For level iii alterations with partial change of occupancy (no change of occupancy classification, group r-3 to group r-3) to create a two-family dwelling within an existing three (3) story building as per approved plans. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* amendment #1 amend to modify window openings and install new windows as per amended plan.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
Replacement of soil, waste and vent pipes w/ hot and cold water lines for 4-wc, 4-lavs, 3-bt, 2-lt and 2 water heater inside building only.
- General permit minor Apr 2026Expired
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Steel 639, 4301 Wayne Ave (250 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
1940r W Cayuga St and 49 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,700 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 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
250 ft
Steel Edward Sch (250 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (1,900 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (2,100 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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