2503 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2503 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 5 not closed, and 13 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 2503 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Issued
Service upgrade from 100-200 amp, & rewire
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Issued
Replace 7 fixtures to a half bath on first floor, full bath remodel, kitchen and laundry sink. without piping.
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Issued
Interior renovations only, details as shwon on the plan.
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family; retail sales - sundries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience sales
- Zoning permit May 2022Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit Jan 2020Completed
Legalize roof deck.size and location per submitted plan.
- Residential building permit Jan 2020Completed
Roof deck existing structure renovated, reinforced support using beams & parapet wall
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Completed
900 square feet tear off all old layers of shingles new drop edge / flashing ice/water vent cert. landmark shingles.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2018Completed
Replace water heater
- Alteration permit Jan 2017Completed
Int alt-sfd to widen int stairs to 1st to 2nd floor and move basement stairs under 1st floor stairs
- Electrical permit Jun 2016Completed
Replacing existing 200amp single phase main service. install a new 100amp single phase sub panel on 2nd floor. rewire 25 outlets and 30 recessed lights. install a 15amp 120 vac line for the heater and a 30 amo 240 vac line for the air condensor as pe
- Mechanical permit Jun 2016Completed
Install 80,000 btu-92% gas furnace. 36,000 btu central a/c all new duct work.
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 (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,500 ft
Brewerytown Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,450 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
750 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
1,350 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (1,350 ft), Morris Robert Sch (1,900 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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