408 Queen Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 408 Queen Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 46 permits, 2 not closed, and 9 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 408 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2021Expired
Partial demolition of existing ductwork and mechanical piping per plans; installation of new ductwork, grilles, registers, diffusers, associated piping and other equipment / devices per plans .to accommodate the 1st floor of an existing building. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work all. separate permits required for all electrical and plumbing work.**hvac work only**
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Add additional alarm devices to existing fire alarm system per plans
- Mechanical permit May 2017Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork for a multi-family dwelling. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 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 all other work.
- Suppression permit Apr 2017Completed
Ez standard kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen hood fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Electrical permit Apr 2017Completed
Install 2-new 200amp 42 cir panels in basement. 40 cir for power eq-lts & outlets, - 2hvac units/ 30 wall outlets 10 wall switches for lts. 58 light fixture.as per 2008 nec. (south district)
- Suppression permit Mar 2017Completed
Relocate (25) existing sprinkler heads. (mixed use)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing; first floor; restaurant -the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Mechanical permit Mar 2017Completed
Installation of three (3) ul 710 listed commercial kitchen exhaust hoods with supply/exhaust tie-in to one (1) return air fan, one (1) exhaust fan & all associated return/exhaust ductwork.***separate permit shall be required for installation of an approved automatic fire supression system***
- Alteration permit Feb 2017Completed
Interior alterations as per approved plans. group a-2 occupancy to be separated vertically and horizontally from remainder of structure with two (2) hour fire resistance rated construction. separate permit required for any mep and fire suppression work.
- Use permit Dec 2016Completed
For production of bagels and related bread items (limited industrial) and sit down restaurant in basement and 1st floor with existing nine (9) dwelling units above as previously approved in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Administrative permit Sep 2015Completed
Amend permit #510977 for new architectural embellishments at front & side facade and for interior unit as-built changes as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2015Completed
Install 2" water service pa20152391438(multi family)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft 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 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 (750 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
Toxic release facility
4,050 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
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Bethel Burial Ground. 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
750 ft
Meredith William M Sch (750 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (950 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,500 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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