542 Queen Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 542 Queen Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 59 permits, 8 not closed, and 19 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 542 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Personal services
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Completed
Adding 3 outlets on 3rd floor bedroom by nec 2014
- Commercial building permit Jan 2021Completed
Interior alteration and third floor rear addition over existing two story structure. size and location as per approved plan.
- Zoning permit Mar 2020Completed
Application for 3rd floor expansion/addition over existing 2 stories-renovations with internal new sun room-legalize the work to an existing attached structure.
- Alteration permit Jul 2019Completed
6 ea- 2/2 dh window units with brick moulding as per detailed drawings--1ea - historically correct 3 lite basement window unit as per plans
- Alteration permit Jul 2019Completed
Installation to complete door frame and basement window as per detailed drawing-remove bilco door
- Zoning permit Jul 2019Completed
New pilot house on existing three story single-family home with roof deck. replacement of windows.(per phila. historical commission approval)
- Addition permit Jul 2019Completed
Legalize new pilot house on existing three story single-family home with roof deck. replacement of windows.(per phila. historical commission approval)
- Alteration permit Jun 2019Completed
Ez permit windows & doors- for replacement of exterior windows & doors. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
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 (100 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,150 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
550 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (550 ft), Meredith William M Sch (800 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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