3720 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3720 Brandywine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 1 not closed, and 52 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 3720 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 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 May 2020Completed
400amp service, new construction, wire throughout as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system as per nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
3 ks,3dishwasher, 7toilets,7vanities,7bathtub,3washers,3hot water tanks, 5" curbtr, 5" main drain, fresh air inlet, 1 1/2" w.installation will comply with 2004 plumbing code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. installing new ductwork and three(3), 24,000btu two(2)ton (14 seer)airhandlers with three(3), two(2)ton (14 seer) heatpumps. installing three(3) (14 seer) condensers on a pad in rear of structure. *no penetrations through fire rated assemblies.*
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
3 ks,3dishwasher, 7toilets,7vanities,7bathtub,3washers,3hot water tanks, 5" curbtr, 5" main drain, fresh air inlet, 1 1/2" w.installation will comply with 2004 plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
3 ks,3dishwasher, 7toilets,7vanities,7bathtub,3washers,3hot water tanks, 5" curbtr, 5" main drain, fresh air inlet, 1 1/2" w.installation will comply with 2004 plumbing code.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2019Completed
Installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13-r with a fire department connection, backkflow prevention device and 2" service line, throughout a three (3) story structure. separate permit require for all plumbing work.
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed
Install 200amp service and wire sfd with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2014 nec (west district)
- Commercial building permit Sep 2019Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure (with roof deck above the third story roof accessed by a pilot house to be used as group r-2 throughout (three (3) dwelling units), as per plans; separate permits required for all mep/fsp work; building to be fully sprinklered as per nfpa 13r minimum or better; see ap#991708 for zoning/use approval.
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 (1,100 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 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
4,200 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
1,400 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,400 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,000 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (2,000 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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