804 McKean Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 804 McKean Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, all closed, and 59 violations, 5 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 804 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Completed
Service only 200 amp new service
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Replace 1 toilet, 1 vanity , and 1 kitchen sink. without piping
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Completed
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.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- General permit minor Jul 2025Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings - for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work. stucco
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
Rewire install new light fixtures, receptacles, switches, and alarms
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Set new fixtures for 1- kitchen sink, 2 lavatory, 1 tub, and repair 1 section of main drain in basement
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Completed
For interior alterations to an existing single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Amened 5/27/25 install 100-amp service install 200-amp service, rewire, fishing wire thru-out, install a complete grounding system with 2 ground rods. install receptacles, switches, arc-fault breakers, gfi's in all wet locations, recessed lighting, light fixtures in front & rear.
- Residential building permit Sep 2024Completed
**make safe permit** for the removal and replacement of an existing rear retaining wall and cmu fence wall with new retaining wall and wood fence to comply with violation case #716039. not to exceed scope of work shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #716039. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa design professional is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the design professional must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the property is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Replace house drain house trap and fresh air inlet
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2020Completed
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. install 96% 60,000 btu furnace with 2.5 ton a/c for basement & 1st floors. install 2 ton heat pump for 2nd floor. install 2 ton heat pump for 3rd floor.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
For exterior plumbing to include curb trap, fresh air inlet, house drain, and 1' water service as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
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
1.7 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted 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: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,350 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
Thomas, George C., Junior High School. 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
700 ft
Southwark Sch (700 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,250 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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