348 West Queen Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 348 West Queen Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 8 not closed, and 32 violations, 5 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 348 West Queen Lane 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. 5 open violations.
- Administrative permit Jun 2026Completed
For a certificate of occupancy for childcare center (group i-4) in an existing commercial tenant space. no alterations work under this permit. **see cp-2024-002044 for all work previously completed**
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
Child care - group child care
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Installation of complete fire alarm system ,for mixed-use property w/ low frequency sounders in all living rms and bedrooms . all work is to be done according approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72. **separate electrical permit req'd for any interior wiring**
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2024Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a three (3) story mixed-use building to include a two (2) inch fire service line and a two-and-a-half (2 1/2) inch backflow preventer located in a meter pit. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13 by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. see cp-2024-002044 for associated building permit.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2024Completed
For level iii alteration within the existing structure for office space at first floor and two family household living in an existing structure. separate permits required for mep work.
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family; vacant
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Issued
Vacant; residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Amendment application incomplete
For the complete demolition of existing structures and for the erecton of a semi-detatched structure. with a roof deck and roof deck access structures. sizes and locations as shown in plan.
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries; residential - household living - multi-family
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Completed
For a lot adjustment (consolidation) to create one (1) lot ["lot a"] from two (2) existing lots [346 & 348 w queen ln]. size and location as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit Dec 2022Issued
Vacant; residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Install a 400 amp service, (8) gang meter bank, (6) 150 amp panels & feeders, (1) 60 amp panel & feeder. provide wiring throughout common areas, warehouse space and five units lights, switches, receptacles, provide power for the mechanical and hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Germantown Us Arc, 5200 Wissahickon Ave (1,550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
Oshun Family Services Center and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,550 ft
Cage Graphic Arts. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
700 ft
Kelly John B Sch (700 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (2,350 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (2,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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