308 Queen Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 308 Queen Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 2 not closed, and 3 violations.
- 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 308 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
Rebuild rear deck kind, details per plan.
- 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.)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Expired
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Repair/replace main house drain, curbtrap, fai
- Zoning permit Jun 2019Completed
For a lot adjustment to create two (2) lots from one (1) existing lot (310-312 queen st). size and location as shown in plans/ application. no change to structure size or location.
- Mechanical permit Nov 2015Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. must be in compliance with chapter 5 of the iebc and mounting/bolting procedures in iebc (be able to withstand 90 mph wind) must obtain permit from streets department for crane use and blocking street.
- Mechanical permit Feb 2015Completed
Reconfigure old and install new ductwork(sfd)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2014Completed
Redo kitchen & 2nd floor bath & add 1-new powder room in 1st floor (sfd)
- Electrical permit Sep 2014Completed
Install new ckts, lights, devices & relocate wiring as necessary for 1st floor renovations & 2nd fl bathroom & install sub panel in necessary to allow for new ckts as per nec 2008 (sfd)
- Alteration permit Aug 2014Completed
Interor renovations of first floor. relocating the living room to the rear of the house, replace existing slider at rear of property. swapping location of kitchen and dining room at front of house adding first floor powder room at rear in new living room.
- Alteration permit May 2014Completed
Remove shingles and intall new shingles as per historic approval. call inspector for an initial inspection prior to the start of work.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2013Completed
Water lines to outside hose connection
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 (1,250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,000 ft
Meredith William M Sch (1,000 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,400 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,700 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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