623 McKean Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 623 McKean Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 13 not closed, and 60 violations, 31 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 623 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
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 31 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Replace underfloor plumbing in 2nd floor bathroom with fixture replacement of (1) tub (1) toilet (1) lav with pipe replacement
- Electrical permit May 2024Expired
Install 200amp service complete with grounding total wiring throughout for outlets, switches, lighting and fixtures, g.f.c.i, smoke detectors, per nec code 2017
- Electrical permit May 2024Expired
Install 200amp service complete with grounding total wiring throughout for outlets, switches, lighting and fixtures, g.f.c.i, smoke detectors per nec code 2017
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as identified in geo tech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13d) work. (underpinnning is part of this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 irc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as identified in geo tech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13d) work. (underpinnning is part of this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 irc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2023Completed
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with the 2016 nfpa 13d throughout a three story structure to include a 1-inch combined water service line as per approved plans/hydraulic calculations. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as identified in geo tech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13d) work. (underpinnning is part of this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 irc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as identified in geo tech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13d) work. (underpinnning is part of this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 irc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2022Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain
- Fire suppression permit May 2022Expired
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13d throughout an existing structure. installation to include 1" main fire service line as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Fire suppression permit May 2022Expired
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13d throughout an existing structure. installation to include 1" main fire service line as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
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 (1,250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
550 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
1,100 ft
Southwark Sch (1,100 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,550 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,800 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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