1627 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1627 Brandywine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 3 not closed, and 12 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 1627 Brandywine Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Install 6 receptacle outlets and 2 lights as per nec 2017 existing 100-amp service
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Add supply lines and drain lines for bathtub,water closet,lavatory and eliminate existing lines
- Residential building permit May 2025Completed
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.
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
For partial demolition to remove existing roof deck. for the erection of an addition above an existing attached structure including new roof decks and solar collectors. size and location as shown on plans.
- Administrative permit Nov 2022Issued
For a certificate of occupancy to legalize six (6) dwelling units with layout as shown on plans. no alterations.
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Administrative permit Aug 2018Completed
Amend permit #840333 to include new windows and door on east elevation. see plans. window shop drawings approved by phc staff on 12/18/2017 and granted per bbs case #33376
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
Wiring alterations and remodel throughout the building to include switches, receptacles and fixtures installations in accordance with 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
New soil stack 4" pvc, 3 water closets, 3 lavy sinks, 1 tub, 2 stall showers, 1 stand pipe, 1 kitvchen sink, 1 garbage disposal, 1 dish washer and 1 stub up for future wash tub - the installation shall comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Feb 2018Completed
Interior renovations to existing vacant building. new stairs, east facade window and door in-filling and new partitions for conversion from vacant space to sfd unit. see plans. window replacement per phc approved shop drawings.
- Mechanical permit Jan 2018Completed
Remove and repair hvac system
- Use permit Aug 2017Completed
Use change to single-family household living in an existing building
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2183, 427 N Broad St (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
Lemon Ridge Garden Inc and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
800 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
200 ft
Wills Hospital and 2 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
250 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
150 ft
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (150 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (700 ft), Franklin LC (800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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