2421 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2421 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 8 not closed, and 17 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 2421 Brown Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- General permit minor Nov 2026Issued
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.
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
Amend 07-08-2026 to add ***nec 2017 fishing only*** additional electrical work - replace 1x k&t circuit for tv area. new 15a afci circuit from panel to behind tv area at existing location. afci/gfci outlet installs in laundry area and washing machine. replace switch and afci/gfci device in 2nd floor bathroom. replace 3-way switches in 2nd floor and replace bathroom switch. service equipment replacements: 100a meter socket replacement, 100a service cable replacement, emt protection, complete home surge protection device, breaker replacements
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2025Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. **all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.**
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed
Install all wiring for dental office new lights,outlets,switches all exam rooms and patient chairs-from existing service & panel . all work done according to the approved drawings -nec 2017 . -noted tamper resistant (tr rated) receptacles req'd (see drawings) .
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Issued
Replace 1 water closet, 1 water heater, 4 lavatory, 1 kitchen sink
- Commercial building permit Jun 2025Issued
For level ii alterations to an existing professional office (b occupancy) for use as a dentists office, alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install new bathroom wiring. install two 4" led wafer luminaires. install gfci receptacle as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Expired
Re-rough plumbing for three fixtures bathroom
- Residential building permit Jan 2022Expired
Ez permit standards alterations- 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. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permitted in the basement. *separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.*
- Electrical permit Sep 2019Completed
Electrical: installation of a 4.725kw(dc) solar pv system consisting of (15) q.cells 315 modules, (15) p320 optimizrs 1-se3800h-us solar edge inverter as per 2014 nec note this permit is in compliance with the expedited solar permit standard
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
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: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,550 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
3,700 ft
Halpern Co and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
600 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
1,050 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (1,050 ft), Morris Robert Sch (2,000 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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