305 Queen Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 305 Queen Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 5 not closed, and 33 violations, 6 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 305 Queen Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- General permit minor Aug 2024Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** as per philadelphia historical approval** all wood sash kits installed into existing openings. front facade - 5 windows
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Replace tub and shower with acrylic base and acrylic walls. replace fixture and valve.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Main drain new house drain curb trap and fresh air inlet 6ftlong not doing interior drain
- General permit minor Mar 2024Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. weathered wood color for shingles. clapboards on dormer sides to have approx. 4" exposure. boards to be painted. retain historic wood trim at dormer.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai
- General permit minor Mar 2023Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** for replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard shall result in revocation of this permit. remove existing window sash in labeled locations and replace with new all wood sash replacement systems per the attached shop drawings. no work to existing masonry openings as per phc. (12 windows in total.)
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Rewiring of 3rd floor as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
-install 2" inch pvc drain line for stall shower -install 1-1/2" drain line for vanity. -install vanity complete with necessary copper piping. -install shower diverter and necessary copper piping. -install new water closet and necessary copper piping.
- Residential building permit Jul 2022Completed
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 is 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. renovate and remodel third floor bedroom to new primary suite and office space. existing stairs and windows to remain. no structural and no basement work needed. finish upgrades include new floor throughout, new light fixtures and layout, and new bathroom fixtures.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Repair/replace main house drain, curbtrap, fai
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Expired
Replace house drain house trap and fresh air inlet
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (1,200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,000 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
900 ft
Meredith William M Sch (900 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,400 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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