3817 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3817 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 3817 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 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.
- 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.
- Residential building permit Oct 2022Completed
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. replacement of basement stairs in an existing interior opening as per the ez residential alterations standard. separate permits are required to complete work order. replace basement stairs in like and kind only this is a phdc work order job 169038
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Install: 100 amp service and panel - 32 space, 15 ampere duplex receptacle, arc fault, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors-10 yr battery, arc-fault circuit breakers, close junction box, bathroom fixture, new receptacle and circuit 20 amp, porcelain fixture w/pull chain, redistribute overloaded circuit-basement, replace fixture, replace switch, fishing wires through walls only per nec 2014
- 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2019Issued
-remove and replace oil fired warm air furnace with 84k as per manufacturer's requirements, and ez standards
- Mechanical permit Oct 2018Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grills/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. (install one warm air furance with duct work and remove old one)
- General permit minor Aug 2018Expired
Remove existing roofing. install 1" recovery board. install modified granular rubber
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
650 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
1,450 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,450 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
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