1616 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1616 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 48 permits, 4 not closed, and 42 violations, 6 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 1616 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
For the erection of a rear addition and roof deck accessed by roof deck access structure. size and location as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Expired
Replacing main sewer line from the inside foundation to the trap located at sidewalk (md, ct & fai)
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2022Expired
For the installation of a nfpa 13r system serviced by a two inch fire service line with a back flow preventer assembly for a multi-family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13r standard.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Commercial building permit Jan 2020Expired
For a three-story rear addition to an three-story existing structure. level ii interior alteration(with a change in occupancy) for a multi-family household living[three(3) dwelling units] as per approved plan. **iebc 2018**building to be fully sprinklered as per nfpa 13r**separate permits required for any mechanical,electrical and plumbing work**
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Alterations: interiror plumbing; to create four dwelling units; 7-water closet, 7-lavs, 4-kitchen sink, 6-bath tubs, 4-laundry tubs, 3-floor drains the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 200
- Zoning/use permit May 2019Completed
For the erection of a rear addition, a roof deck access structure (nte 10 ft in height), and a roof deck on an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plans/ application. for use as multi-family household living (three (3) dwelling units).
- Mechanical permit May 2019Completed
For the installation of four (4) split system heat pumps including: exhaust ventilation, refrigerate piping, grills/registers/diffusers, exhaust fans, and associated ductwork.. appliance to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
Install new curb trap fai install 4" from curb to bldg install 1" water line curb to bldg as per 2004 ppc
- Administrative permit Mar 2019Completed
To amend permit #89710 to change layout for second and third floors as per approved plans.
- Suppression permit Feb 2019Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with a two (2) inch backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Electrical permit Feb 2019Completed
Electrical: 97 outlets, 32 lighting fixtures, 27 switches, 2 emergency light, 1 remote head, 3 emergency exit light, 1-400 amp service, 4-125a panel, 1-60a panel, 1-5gang meter as per 2008 nec. fire alarm: 5 manuel pull stations, 17 horn strobes, 16 smoke detectors 1 control panel as per nfpa 72.
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 (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 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
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Darrah, Lydia, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
1,150 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
1,000 ft
People for People CS (1,000 ft), Franklin LC (1,200 ft), Science Leadership Academy (1,450 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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