3901 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3901 Brandywine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 1 not closed, and 54 violations, 5 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 3901 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. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Disconnect existing elevator control panel. re-terminate existing feed to new elevator control panel. replace existing gfi receptacle in elevator pit. replace existing light fixture in elevator pit with a 4’ vapor-tight enclosed translucent led fixture. no new wiring, connecting new control panel, gfi receptacle, and led fixture to existing power supply already in place.
- General permit minor May 2025Expired
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Completed
For the replacement of existing roof top units as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Replacing fixtures. 12 units 3 fixtures a unit. (1- kitchen sink per unit, 1-lav per unit and 1- water heater per unit) total 36 fixtures in all. unit numbers: 201,202,203,204,301,302,303,304,401,402,403,404.
- General permit minor Dec 2024Completed
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 Nov 2023Completed
Replace curb trap and fai
- Demolition permit Jan 2023Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2022-054049. for the complete demolition of sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: additional specs: 2 stucco c/w 3911 & 3915 brandywine st. replace front sidewalk.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Sealing of latera as part of city demo
- Residential building permit Dec 2022Completed
**make safe permit** for the rear exterior repair of the existing two (2) story masonry structure to comply with violation case # cf-2022-118754. all the repair work shall be done as per the plan signed and stamped by an engineer, licensed and registered in the state of pa. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work if required. 21 day posting & notice waived per a-303.2
- Plumbing permit Dec 2018Completed
Replace water dist pa20183371037 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Apr 2011Completed
Install 100amp service,15 switches,30 receptacles,16 fixtures, install 9 smoke detectors,5 pull chains,as per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Oct 2010Completed
Replace sub floor under floor and vanity
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Toney Miller Svc Sta, 3917-27 Lancaster Ave (300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 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
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
1,950 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,950 ft), Belmont CS (2,100 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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