616 McKean Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 616 McKean Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 11 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 616 McKean Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Amendment ready for issue
For the erection of vertical additions to include walkout roof deck at third floor level of to an existing attached single -family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work* amendment #1 amend to sister existing first- and third-floor joists as per amended plan.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
For the erection of vertical additions to include walkout roof deck at third floor level of an attached building. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2024-005395
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2024-005395
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-005395
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-005395
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2025Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-005395
- Site / utility permit Dec 2024Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2024-005395
- Residential building permit Sep 2024Completed
For the construction of an attached structure with cellar and roof deck accessed by a roof access structure. for use as single-family household living. as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Completed
For the erection of a new 3-story structure with roof deck accessed by a roof access structure for use as single-family household living; size and location as per application/plan.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.6 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,700 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
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
1,200 ft
Southwark Sch (1,200 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,500 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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