338 Monroe Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 338 Monroe Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 53 permits, 8 not closed, and 30 violations, 2 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 338 Monroe Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Issued
Personal services
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
Child care - child care center; public, civic, and institutional - educational facilities
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Issued
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Replace curb trap and fai
- Commercial building permit Jun 2022Completed
For interior level 2 alterations for a new 2 hour fire ated ceiling and expansion of existing bathroom as per plans.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Installing two track light circuits on first floor, on single pole switch. expressly pulling threw walls, no new service installed as per 2014 nec
- Zoning permit Mar 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Replacement of 40 gallon water heater
- General permit minor May 2021Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for installation or replacement of exterior wall coverings in accordance with the attached ez exterior wall coverings standard. failure to comply with the attached ez exterior wall coverings standard shall result in revocation of this permit. (to comply case# cf-2021-041048)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Expired
For exterior work to include curb trap, fresh air inlet, and house drain as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
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
1.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
350 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,900 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility 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
400 ft
Meredith, William M., 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
450 ft
Meredith William M Sch (450 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,700 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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