3709 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3709 Brandywine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 27 violations, 4 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 3709 Brandywine Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- General permit minor May 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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Replace trap; fai to house
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Replace 1 tub/shower; replace 1 lav; replace 1 toilet
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Completed
Install 1200 amp, 3 phase 120/208v main service. install 24-gang meter module. install 45kw generator with ats's. install all wiring throughout 23 apartments & house. install cable tv wiring as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system throughout as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2021Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line and backflow preventor for the installation of a fire suppression system per nfpa 13 and standpipes per nfpa 14 as per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install 23 2 ton heat pump air handlers & condensers along with supply & return ducts).
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Installation of the 2" water distribution pipe, separate storm and sanitary rains, curb traps and fai's, and all supply and drain/waste/vent pipe to listed fixtured per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection.
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
Install new 800 amp service - 125 amp per positions wire throughout a 9 unit building ,em.lighting & 110 v inter-connected smoke alarms. wire for complete new fire alarm system w / low frequency sound in all sleeping areas ,tamper switch ,flow switch as per approved drawings 2017 nec and 2016 nfpa-72.
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2021Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly, standpipes in accordance with nfpa 13. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Interior installation of sanitary waste and domestic hot and cold water lines to 19 water closets, 19 lavatory sinks, 15 bathtubs, 4 showers, 9 laundry boxes, 9 kitchen sinks, 1 floor drain, 7 hub drains, 1 hose bib, 2 sewage pumps, and 9 hot water heaters the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
Install according to plans air ducts with a total of 54diffusers/registers for 9 systems install 9 heat pump units, 9 air handlers and emergency heats.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (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
1,750 ft
Dupont Crescent Schuylkill River Dev Corp and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,250 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,300 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,300 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,050 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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