526 Queen Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 526 Queen Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 57 permits, 6 not closed, and 17 violations, 1 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 526 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Issued
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Install/repair/replace ct, fai, md & 1" wdp.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-009494
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-009494
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-009494
- Residential building permit Oct 2025Completed
For the erection of a roof deck with roof access structure above and interior alterations to an existing attached single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Completed
Erection of roof deck and roof deck access structure on the top of an existing structure. size and location as shown on the plan.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Emergency replacement of curb trap & fai
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Upgrade existing 100-amp service to 200 amp as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet
- Demolition permit Feb 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of the attached two-story structure by hand and hand hold devices. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. *seperate streets department permit require for closure of right of way. *21 day posing and notice required per a-303.2 *a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within min. 7 feet of building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc.*
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Completed
For the legalization of the complete demolition of an existing attached structure.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,200 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility 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
450 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
550 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (550 ft), Meredith William M Sch (750 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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