535 Queen Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 535 Queen Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 54 permits, 6 not closed, and 10 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 535 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. No open violations.
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Issued
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to a single family dwelling property as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. homeowner assumes all liability for any work they perform. no exterior work as part of this permit. no work to exterior windows or doors as per phc
- General permit minor Jan 2026Issued
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. **existing philadelphia historic property** demolition of surfaces, removing cabinets and kitchen counter tops.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Emergency replacement of curb trap & fai
- Residential building permit Aug 2023Completed
Replacement of front entry door and transform with like products in mahogany wood.
- Administrative permit Jun 2023Expired
For a certificate of occupancy for group b (personal services) in basement and ground floor only as per plans. no work on this permit. see zp-2023-002779 for zoning.
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Upgrade existing 100-amp service to 200 amp as per 2017 nec
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Personal services
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2022Completed
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. condensor to be located in the back yard as per phc approval.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Rewire thru out as per nec 2014 install 20 recess light replace 100amp panel cable ready smoke and co
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Fixtures (2) toilet (2) lav (2) tub (1) kitchen sink (1) water heater (1) luandry tub
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Completed
To address cf-2021-105254 for working without permits; for prescriptive alterations to create a new stairway opening at the first, second, and third floors, within an existing three (3) story attached structure used as group r-3 (sfd), as per plans; no other work on this permit; no exterior work on this permit as per phc.
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Completed
Adding 3 outlets on 3rd floor bedroom by nec 2014
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
2.0 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
4,050 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
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
600 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (600 ft), Meredith William M Sch (700 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,650 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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