2534 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2534 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 2 not closed, and 13 violations, 7 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 2534 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
2nd bathroom install new shower faucet, lavatory faucet,water closet
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. work area limited to the second floor level only.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
New wiring for finished basement. receptacles by code,10 led recessed lights ,bathroom lighting and `gfci receptacle. laundry room wiring and light. upgrade existing main electrical panel to 30 space main breaker 100amp panel tp accommodate the new circuits.
- Site / utility permit Jun 2024Expired
Site / utility permit for rp-2024-000144
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
3 fixtures install supply line and drainage pipes for 1 toilet 1 shower 1 vanity
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Expired
For level ii alterations to an existing structure. basement only alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and the erection of egress window well and new concrete slab on basement to continuous use as single-family dwelling. size and location as shown in the application / plan. ** separate permit require for electrical, plumbing and mechanical ** ***underpinnning is not part of this permit***
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ac unit as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install one 14seer 3-ton a/c unit, one 3-ton condenser located on a pad at the rear of the building. no diffusers or ductwork is being installed.
- Electrical permit Jun 2020Completed
On an existing service,install new wiring,switch and fixture for front exterior light only as per 2014 nec (cc district)all work is done by fishing only
- Use permit Jan 2019Completed
Reduce duplex to single family dwelling with commercial office on the first floor. no change in height or square footage. no sign with this permit.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
To rough in & install fixtures for a new master bath 1 tiolet 2 lavs, 1 tub & 1 shower
- Electrical permit Jul 2018Completed
Installation of: 6- receptacle outlets, 5- light switches, 3- smoke detectors, 2- gfci outlets, 5- light fixtures.. no fire alarm... all work per 2008 nec for a one family building
- Alteration permit May 2018Completed
Interior alterations to include new master bathroom tile at walls & floors, drywall at ceiling. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
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 (1,500 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
Brewerytown Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,300 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
950 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
Bache-Martin Sch (1,650 ft), Morris Robert Sch (1,950 ft), Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (2,650 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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