185 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 185 Brandywine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 58 violations, 10 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 185 Brandywine Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate 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. 10 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
3pcs bath with shower
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition. size and location as shown on the plan.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Install a 1600 amp 120/208v 3 phase service, (38) gang meter bank, (1) 200 amp 3 phase panel & feeder, (37) 125 amp panels & feeders. provide wiring for the common areas, (7) commercial spaces & (30) dwelling units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, sensors, receptacles, & smoke alarms. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. ** no fire alarm work on this permit.**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2023Completed
Installation of new hvac system for a new mixed use occupancy within an existing building as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Installation of fire alarm system as per plans as per 2016 nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Install (30 water closets supplied by others) install (4 ada water closets supplied by others) install (30 lavatory sinks and faucets supplied by others) install (4 ada lavatory sinks and faucets supplied by others) install (1 bathtub with trim and faucets supplied by others) install (30 kitchen sinks, faucets, disposals supplied by others) install (30 showers and faucets supplied by others) install (30) washing machine boxes supply and install (28) drain pans supply and install wall hydrant supply and install new ductile iron by-pass around new 3” meter plumbing as per new code supply and install (3) 3” floor drains supply and install (16) 2” hub drains supply and install all required water lines supply and install drain lines supply and install (30) expansion tanks supply and install (3) trap primers install (9) electric water heaters #1 supplied by others install (27) electric water heaters # 2 supplied by others install (1) electric water heater #3 supplied by others supply and install (30) water heater disaster pans install (30) dishwashers (supplied by others) supply all required plumbing inspections
- Fire suppression permit May 2022Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 4" main fire service line with a 6" backflow prevention assembly and two (2) standpipe risers complying with nfpa 14 as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Supply and install new 3" domestic water line main to bldg supply new 3" meter (installed by pwd) supply and install (1) new 4" fire service main to bldg supply and install new 8" storm sewer line main to curb supply and install (2) new 6" curb traps supply and install (2) new 4" fresh air inlets supply and install new 6" sanitary line curb to bldg
- Commercial building permit Dec 2021Completed
For change of occupancy and level iii alterations to include exterior restorations, new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. for use as thirty (30) dwelling units and vacant commercial space (separate use and occupancy required for commercial spaces). building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13 & 13r. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work. amendment 9/11/23 to update sprinkler requirements amendment 1/10/23 to revise dwelling units, add mezzanine levels, and other minor modifications as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Completed
Residential - household living - multi-family
- General permit minor Jul 2021Expired
Interior demo of non load bearing walls or structural members, only partition walls and finishes
- Zoning permit Mar 2021Expired
Vacant
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (1,550 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
Modern Laundry and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
West Philadelphia Passenger Railway Company Carhouse. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,800 ft
Locke Alain Sch (1,800 ft), Belmont CS (1,850 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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