1439 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1439 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, all closed, and 58 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 1439 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 3 open violations.
- General permit minor Mar 2026Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Sep 2020Completed
Remove brick from front elevation and install new brick to match existing. remove stucco and install vinyl siding. remove cladding on bump out, install hardie board and batten.
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
Remove & replace all damaged sheetrock on affected areas with water damage from standpipe. 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). (multi-family)
- Demolition permit Jan 2019Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Administrative permit Dec 2018Completed
Amend new construction permit no. 833326 to correct address in title block as per approved plans.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2018Completed
Installation of hvac system througout new four story building with nine dwelling units and storage as per approved plans.
- Administrative permit Aug 2018Completed
For an amendment to previously issued permit ap#800971 to eliminate a basement stair, reconfigure basement & first floor layouts, and a change of occupancy within the basement to groups s-2/r-2 (separated by minimum two (2) hour rated assemblies), as per plans; no other changes on this permit.
- Electrical permit Jul 2018Completed
Installation of 800amp service complete with 10 gang meter socket, panels, grounding, wire and install devices, switches, recepts, lights & smoke/co detectors as per 2008 nec (cc district) install fire alarm system as per nfpa72
- Plumbing permit Jun 2018Completed
Install 1.5 water service,curb trap,fai and house drain pa20181632(multi family)"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"
- Plumbing permit Jun 2018Completed
Install drain and water lines from basement to 14 toilets 14 sinks 14 tub/shower 9 kitchen sink 9 laundry per 2004 philadelphia plumbing code
- Mechanical permit Apr 2018Completed
Install (2) heat pumps with ductwork. (two-family)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
Install 2 kitchen sinks, 2 dishwashers, 4 toilets, 4 vanities, 4 bathtubs, 2 washer, 2 garbage disposal, 5" curb trap, 4" main drain, 4" fai and 2-1" water services-pa1#20180761133-"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"the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 823 N Broad St Bp, 823 N Broad St (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 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
2,100 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), Franklin LC (1,200 ft), Science Leadership Academy (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 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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