3858 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3858 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 3 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 3858 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. 11 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Completed
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. installing warm air appliances via new ductwork for a single family home. installing 3 ton (14.3 seer) air handler located in the basement, with 3 ton (14.3) heat pump. the condenser located in the back of the house.
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
Wire through existing 2-story house, install decora devices, switches, receptacles, smokes, 4'' led recessed lights and arcf breakers
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
2 toilets, 2 bathroom sinks, 2 tubs, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry and 1 water heater
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Completed
For interior/exterior alterations to an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Completed
Installation of hvac system for new construction multi-family building as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Demolition permit Mar 2025Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2025-007069. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 765, 769 n. 39th st. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Install a 400 amp service, (5) gang meter bank. (1) 200 amp panel & feeder, (3) 125 amp panels & feeders, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder. install wiring throughout the common areas, commercial space & three dwelling units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, sensors, receptacles & smoke alarms. provide power for the mechanical & hvac equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Install 400a, 1ph, 120/240v main service. install 7 gang meter module. install all wiring throughout 6 apartments and common hallways. install fire alarm system throughout . install cable tv wiring .all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
For installation of hvac system as per approved plans.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2024Completed
For the installation of new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout basement and the first floor commercial space to include nfpa 13r throughout residential spaces. the installation of 2" main fire service line with 2" wilkins xlt2 backflow prevention assembly and fire system. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Mixed use. basement and first floor commercial 2nd and third floor residential (3 apartments total)
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
900 ft
Mantua Urban Peace Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,900 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
600 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
1,300 ft
Belmont CS (1,300 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (1,600 ft), School of the Future (3,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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