211 McKean Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 211 McKean Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 3 not closed, and 50 violations, 7 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 211 McKean Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Expired
For the installation of appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 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.
- Use permit Nov 2018Completed
Use of an existing building as a (2) two family household dwelling
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
Instll 2 single handle faucet and pop up for sink (sfd)the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code, 2004
- Mechanical permit Feb 2017Completed
Just finalized small things, install supply/ return grilles, run dryer vent.
- Electrical permit Nov 2016Completed
Replacing all switches and receptacles, wiring and installing 10 fixtures relocating 3 receptacles in kitchen as per 2008 nec (south district)
- Alteration permit Aug 2016Completed
Remove and front facade. repairing stucco on northside and south side- pointing. replace facade with brick per plans
- Plumbing permit Jan 2015Completed
Main drain,water and drain lines to toilet,tub,sink,kitchen sink,laundry tub and stack (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical permit Jan 2015Expired
Replace goodman condensing gas furnace and 3 ton condenser
- Electrical permit Jul 2014Completed
Branch circuit wiring, phone and cable wiring.... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Alteration permit Mar 2014Completed
For the removal and reconstruction of a rear addition to an existing attached single family dwelling to include unperpinning per submitted plan. separate permits required for electric; plumbing and mechanical.
- Zoning permit Mar 2014Completed
For the removal and reconstruction of the rear two story portion of an existing attached single family dwelling.size and location as shown on submitted plan.
- Alteration permit Dec 2013Expired
1050 square feet of interior alterations - single family dwelling - replace roof covering. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.3 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (900 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,300 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Furness, Horace, Junior High School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
350 ft
Furness Horace HS (350 ft), Sharswood George Sch (1,600 ft), Taggart John H Sch (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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