2046 Rowan Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2046 Rowan Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 2 not closed, and 50 violations, 8 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 2046 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Residential building permit Aug 2026Issued
**make safe permit** for repairs to include sistering of porch roof and 2nd floor framing and the reconstruction of the fire-damaged 2nd floor front bay to comply with violation # cf-2026-007616. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2026-007616. 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. make safe permit only.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Issued
Curb trap and fai installation
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Replace 3/4" water service.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Replace curb trap and fai ppc 2018
- Mechanical permit Mar 2018Completed
Install 1 gas furnace with ductwork (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2017Completed
5" lateral and 5" curb trap pa20172000561 (sfd)"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Jul 2016Completed
Replace fai from curb trap up to sidewalk pa20162090203 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Oct 2014Completed
Installing main drain and house trap - pa1 2014-2830162 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Feb 2008Completed
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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
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Steel 639, 4301 Wayne Ave (450 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
Proposed Skatepark 4411r Wayne Ave and 49 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,350 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
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
550 ft
Steel Edward Sch (550 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (1,850 ft), Mastery Prep Elementary CS (2,050 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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