5237 McKean Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5237 McKean Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 2 not closed, and 31 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5237 McKean Avenue 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.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
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.
- Demolition permit Jan 2023Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2022-061260. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs; no sidewalk. no stucco. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2022Completed
*contractor has a notorized letter with no employees, sole worker*must upload sub-contractor information if applicable*ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-003480 2 natural gas furnace installation, 54,000 btu, 1,200 cfm, and 90,000 btu, 1,600 cfm; with 2 central air system, 1,5 tons and 3 tons installation. location in the mechanical room and laundry room. ductwork installation, 6 wall registers at the first floor; 5 floor and 7 wall registers installation at the second and third floor.
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Installation new 200amp service, new interior wiring, tv and communication cable, hardwire smock detector as per 2014 nec
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2021Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance witn nfpa 13d, with a one-inch combined fire service line, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-003480 interior plumbing installations through a single family dwelling. new fixtures with piping
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
New construction of a three (3) story single-family dwelling (irc 2015 townhouse construction) with roof deck and pilothouse (for access to roof deck only) as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d. **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
New construction of a three (3) story single-family dwelling (irc 2015 townhouse construction) with roof deck and pilothouse (for access to roof deck only) as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d. **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Residential building permit Jul 2021Completed
New construction of a three (3) story single-family dwelling (irc 2015 townhouse construction) with roof deck and pilothouse (for access to roof deck only) as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d. **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Mar 2021Issued
For the erection of a semi-detached structure with cellar. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Alteration permit May 2017Expired
Ez permit stadard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2015Completed
Furnish and install a 3/4" reduced pressure zone backflow prevention isulation device for the heating hot water make up (multi family) the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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 (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 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
4,350 ft
Cage Graphic Arts. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
650 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
850 ft
Kelly John B Sch (850 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (2,550 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (3,000 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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