347 McKean Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 347 McKean Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 2 not closed, and 22 violations, 3 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 347 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Install/repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- General permit Feb 2022Expired
For the installation of a double-faced statically illuminated projecting sign. size and location as shown on the plans.
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Expired
For the installation of a double-faced statically illuminated projecting sign accessory to the existing office, size and location as shown on the plans.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2021Completed
For the initial interior fitout of a commercial space on the first floor level for use as a business occupancy. alerattions to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. building is fully sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2021Completed
For the installation of a mechanical work to include registers/diffusers, appliance, ductwork, fuel gas piping, and all other work as per approved plans. separate permit required for any electrical and plumbing work.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Install fixtures, inlet, house drain, curb trap, water distribution
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2021Completed
For installation of a sprinkler system per nfpa 13 with 2" fire service line and bfp device as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
Install a 400 amp service, (4) gang meter module, (1) 200 amp panel & feeder, (2) 125 amp panels & feeders, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder. install wiring through common areas, commercial space & two units. lights, switches, receptacles, circuiting for the mechanical & hvac equipment. install a fire alarm system throughout. as per the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
- Residential building permit Aug 2020Completed
For the erection of a four (4) story structure with a roof deck, and a roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on approved plans. for structure for use as a vacant commercial space on the first floor (use registration and co required prior to occupancy) and a two-family dwelling, with a utilization of payment in lieu of providing affordable units for a mixed income housing bonus. structure to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. 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 mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work. all work to be done within property lines. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9.5 feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2009 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work. **underpinning is part of the scope of work** **ibc 2018** amended as of 5.17.2021: for the documentation of change in special inspections agency.
- Zoning/use permit Feb 2019Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structures (2). size and location as shown in application/plan. for use as two-family household living and a vacant office space or vacant commercial space.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2016Completed
Curb trap, fai & house drain pa20161090036 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
- Plumbing permit Apr 2015Closed
Water service,curb trap,house drain,fai pa20151170697 "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"
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
1.4 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,550 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
350 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 (1,750 ft), Taggart John H Sch (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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