1343 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1343 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 3 not closed, and 44 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 1343 Brown Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Demolition permit Oct 2026Issued
Sub demolition permit for cf-2026-143388. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. sheath and stucco shared wall c/w 1319 brown. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Completed
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. 60k btu 92% furnace, 3 ton ac, ductwork, and 12 diffusers
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Fixture replacement with piping for: one water closet, one shower/tub unit, two laundry sinks, one water heater, two exterior hose bibbs, one kitchen sink, and one bathroom lavatory,
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Completed
- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Replacement of outlets, switches and lights. 120 volts and 240 volts. fishing only
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Completed
For the removal and replacement of the first floor joists in an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan. interior partitions and alterations to be obtained under a separate permit. mechanical, electrical, plumbing permits to be obtained separately.
- General permit minor Jul 2025Issued
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition only, of non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. no construction on this permit. partial demolition of the non bearing wall in the bedroom
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2020Completed
Install one 80% eff. 90,000 btu gas furnaces exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (side). no ac or ductwork is being installed.
- Suppression permit Jan 2018Completed
Relocate 29 existing sprinkler heads (commercial)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2011Completed
2nd floor bathroom - replace the fixture waste lines and replace the water closet
- Use permit Feb 2011Completed
Adding the use of pre-packaged foods in existing sales room.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 823 N Broad St Bp, 823 N Broad St (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 ft
1521 1539 Parrish Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,300 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 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
300 ft
People for People CS (300 ft), Spring Garden Sch (1,450 ft), Franklin LC (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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