109 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 109 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 33 permits, 2 not closed, and 17 violations, 3 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 109 Brown Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
Limited lodging
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of 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 2 new heating and ac units. (1) 80k btu gas furnace, (1) 60k btu gas furnace, (1) 2 ton coil and condenser, (1) 3 ton coil and condenser, all new ductwork ran throughout, and 16 diffusers.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2023Completed
For the installation of wet fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13d. *amend 2/13/24; revise size of water meter per amended construction plans/documents*
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
15 plumbing fixtures installation with piping
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Install 200 amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, install outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Oct 2022Completed
For interior alterations and the erection of additions, including a roof deck with pilot house, to an existing single family dwelling per plans. separate permits required for all associated mep work. amend permit 6/21/2023 to update foundations details per plan.
- Zoning permit May 2022Completed
For the erection of an addition at the rear and a new 3rd story on an existing attached structure, roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- General permit minor Apr 2022Expired
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *not work in roof or structural elements.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Seal lateral pa20193231715 remove house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug per section p-606.1 of the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - "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"
- Zoning/use permit Dec 2019Completed
Complete demo multiplex residential to leave vacant lot
- Use permit Sep 2012Completed
For the relocation of lot lines to create (1) new lot from (2) lots(lots c & d) for use as a private parking lot having (25) spaces and legalize a 6ft high fence.
- Zoning permit Sep 2012Completed
For the relocation of lot lines to create (1) new lot from (2) lots(lots c & d) for use as a private parking lot having (25) spaces and legalize a 6ft high fence.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Union Boiler Works Inc, 716 N Front St (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
350 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 ft
138 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
2,350 ft
Bodine William W HS (2,350 ft), Kearny Gen Philip Sch (2,700 ft), Young Scholars CS (3,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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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