3813 Brown Street, Philadelphia
technical data · neighborhood and transit
Quick answers
- Does 3813 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 10 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 3813 Brown 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. 10 open violations.
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Completed
**make safe permit** for roof repairs to comply with violation #652905. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #652905. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. 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.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Install 400 amp, 1ph, 120/240v main service. install 7-gang meter module. install all wiring throughout 6 apartments and common hallways. install cable tv wiring as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2024Completed
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13 with 2-inch fire service line and bfp device as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Installing 1 1/2" water service, 5" curb trap, 4" main drain, 4" fresh air inlet installing 36 fixtures
- Demolition permit Jul 2023Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2023-068531. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. additional specs: replace front sidewalks @ 3825 & 3827 brown st. 1 stucco c/w 3823 brown. install 6' high chain link fence w/ gate across front of 3825 brown st. clear all vegetation on lot @ 3827 brown st. install erosion control mat w/ topsoil seed om 3825 brown.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Created from demolition permit dp-2023-000960. lateral seal.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Repair/replace curb trap, fresh air inlet in rear yard as per ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
New circuit for half-bath on 1st floor to include: new gfi outlet/switch/fan-light fixture as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Under floor plumbing half bath 1-toilet 1-lavatory sink
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
**contractor has a notorized letter with no employees, sole worker**must upload sub-contractor information if applicable** ez residential alterations standards permit - sfd property 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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. this permit is for the alterations approved by the phdc as per amp work order number: 157773 - first floor new 2-piece half bathroom - installing non-load bearing partitions, door assembly, grab bars, under floor plumbing, 1 - 19" lavatory, 1 - h/c toilet, ground fault receptacle circuit, electric wall/ceiling heater, exhaust fan, medicine cabinet & light for philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) for the amp repair program.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2021Completed
New construction of a three (3) story building with roof access structure (for maintenance only, no roof deck) for use as a six (6) family dwelling as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work** amendment approved 4/7/24 amend new construction permit cp-2021-006869 for changes to floor layouts as per approved plans.
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
Brownfield site
600 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,600 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
450 ft
230 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
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), Belmont CS (1,600 ft), School of the Future (2,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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
Have you lived here? Share your experience.
Leave a reviewThe Address Story
Every address has a context. Read its story.
How much it costs to live here
Price, rent, mortgage, and the city's economic context, all in one place.
The money at this address
Renting, buying, and investing, on the same numbers. Enter the listing price to see all calculations.
Enter a rent and the yield calculation fills in on its own.
Loan calculator for this address
Enter the listing price. The calculation uses only your numbers.
Rough estimate, with a fixed rate. The bank's offer may include fees and insurance.
More on Brown Street
All addressesViewing recommendations
What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.
The year built, height regime, structure, and elevator for this address are being indexed right now, city by city. Save the page and check back: it fills in over time. If you live here, you can fill it in yourself in a minute by leaving a review.