933 McKean Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 933 McKean Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 6 not closed, and 39 violations, 2 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 933 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Curb trap fresh air inlet footway main drain
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
100a panel replacement and meter socket replacement, per nec 2014
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
1-15amp gfci outlet, 1-20amp circuit, 1-light fixture, 1-exhaust fan, 1-single ple double switch as per nec 2014 south district
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Rough in 2 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Replace main drain,house trap and fai-pa1#20193191037-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Oct 2019Completed
Rehab livingroom***ez alterations- to include drywall, sheetrock, framing, new kitchen, new bathroom, new windows and doors into existing openings. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standards for interior alterations, revised 11/2018. note: structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof, framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement.) (deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.) note: contractor listed as a "sole proprietor" and has no employees and/or workers compensation insurance-all subcontractors require separate licenses and insurance. separate permits required for plumbing electrical and mechanical work. no other work allowed under this permit****owner doing work
- Electrical permit Aug 2019Issued
Partial rewire by fishing only as per 2014 nec
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Expired
Make safe permit remove brick by hand. install new brick with 4in cinder backer block 2x4 frame. fire stopped. r13 installation, sheet rock taped made paint ready. coming off existing foundation wall. resetting existing doors and windows plus front handrail. to resolve case #655386. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #655690.coordinate with adjacent properties (ap#921966) with the building inspector for plan to protect adjacent properties..
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Correct work done by others, violation #602942 & 100amp service as per 2008 nec (south dist)
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Completed
Make safe permit remove brick by hand. install new brick with 4in cinder backer block 2x4 frame. fire stopped. r13 installation, sheet rock taped made paint ready. coming off existing foundation wall. resetting existing doors and windows plus front handrail. to resolve case #655386. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #655686.
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
New 100a service and grounding. wiring throughout of lights,switches, outlets and smoke co detectors, wiring of low voltage phone,cable and doorbell as per 2008 nec
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
1.8 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lukoil 69728, 2101 S 11th St (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,000 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
500 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 (1,550 ft), South Philadelphia HS (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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