1918 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1918 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 2 not closed, and 20 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 1918 Brown Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2025Completed
For the addition of a roof-deck access structure over an existing stairway leading to an existing roof deck. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Completed
For the erection of a roof deck and roof deck access structure on an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-008086
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2021-008086
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2021-008086
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2023Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system designed per nfpa 13d standard with a 1.5 inch combine service line and sprinkler layout as per plans.
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
Wiring as per nec single house , outlets, switches, lights, hard wired smokes, 200 amp service as per 2017 nec
- Demolition permit Oct 2022Completed
For the complete demolition of one existing attached two (2) story, vacant residential structure by hand demolition only. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with the approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code.any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 6 feet of building facades in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work.
- Zoning permit Oct 2022Issued
Full demolition of existing structure of the lot to become a vacant lot
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
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 May 2022Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2021-008086
- Residential building permit Oct 2021Completed
New construction of a three (3) story single-family dwelling (irc 2015 townhouse construction) with roof deck and pilothouse (for access to roof deck) as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d. **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Sta Phila Ridge Ave, 1840 Ridge Ave (1,500 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
300 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,850 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
450 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
1,250 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (1,250 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (1,550 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.7 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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