2229 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2229 Brandywine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 1 not closed, and 8 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 2229 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process phc approval form included (josh schroeder, stamped 9/1/2026). no work to the front facade as part of this permit. hvac equipment to be reinstalled in existing location, if hvac equipment location needs to be changed, phc approval is required. new skylight must not be visible from public right of way and must use existing opening. alteration to opening requires phc approval.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Replacement of 50 gal gas water heater
- Alteration permit Apr 2017Completed
Clean brick. rout where necessary. repoint/spot point where necessary. historic commission to review sample in field.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2015Completed
Replace 5" sewer lateral pa20152322396 (sfd) self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Sep 2015Completed
Replace curb trap & fai pa20152512149 "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"
- Alteration permit Aug 2015Completed
Repoint and replace some damaged bricj and install new steel lintel. phc staff to renew brick replacement sample prior to installation, pointing sample and cut out sample for final approval as per phc final approval
- Electrical permit Jan 2015Completed
Installing receptacles,switches,light fixtures in the basement of the property per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Alteration permit Dec 2014Completed
650 square feet of interior alterations - single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. licensed contractor to be listed on permit separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work
- Plumbing permit Nov 2014Completed
Install 2 fitting in main drain for toilet and lav sink with cold and hold water line with 1 back water valve (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Suppression permit Jul 2013Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line w. backflow preventor (bfp) assembly and for installation of a fire supression system as per nfpa 13r for a single family dwelling. **see streets department approval for freestanding fire department connection**
- Suppression permit Jul 2013Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line w. backflow preventor (bfp) assembly and for installation of a fire supression system as per nfpa 13r for a single family dwelling. **see streets department approval for freestanding fire department connection**
- Mechanical permit May 2013Completed
Install 1 hvac unit with associated ductwork(sfd)
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (850 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,550 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Bergdoll Mansion. 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
Bache-Martin Sch (1,800 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (2,200 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (2,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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