237 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 237 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 45 permits, 8 not closed, and 14 violations, 1 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 237 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Issued
Curb trap fresh air inlet
- Administrative permit Nov 2023Completed
For change of occupancy at first-floor of existing building per zoning use permit zp-2023-001012. no alterations to be performed under this permit. building to comply with 2018 property maintenance code and fire code.
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
Retail sales - pets and pet supplies; animal services - boarding and other services
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Existing 400 amp service (will not change), wiring throughout vacant commercial space, install light fixtures, outlets, switches, exit signs, emergency lights, power hvac system as per 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing. all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2022Completed
Relocate 30 sprinkler heads to accommodate new floor plan
- Commercial building permit Feb 2022Completed
Level ii alterations with partial change of occupancy to create an animal daycare use (animal services) in first floor north space in a new construction building as per approved plans. building fully sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep or fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Feb 2022Issued
Animal services
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2021Completed
For installation of new havc system to the new construction including of (35) mini split systems 1200cfm's and (4) commercial units 2000 cfg's. w/duct work as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Peco vault & secondary. wiring fire pump service&related equipment,generator(wiring by others)all new wiring panels ,switches ,lighting,110v smoke alarms,tel/dat.'o8 nec install complete fire alarm system w/monitoring of fire pump per engineer sealed and city approved drawings wiring of genrator will need a separate electrical permit by a contractor licensed by the city of phila.
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed
Install temporary 200amp 120/240v single phase meter and panel for 6 months in front of building only as per 2017 nec (ctract district)
- Administrative permit Aug 2019Completed
Amend new construction permit no. 838697 to revise floor framing members and spacing as per approved plans.
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
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 801 805 N 2nd St, 801 805 N 2nd St (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
400 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 4 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
St. John's Church and 1 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
100 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
1,650 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,650 ft), Bodine William W HS (1,700 ft), Young Scholars CS (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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