3916 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3916 Brandywine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 50 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 3916 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2026Issued
**existing philadelphia historic property** for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. sheathing must comply with standard and not exceed allowable amount or need a new permit with plans.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- 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
- Zoning permit Apr 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Expired
Replace curb trap and fai
- Electrical permit May 2019Completed
1 new fire alarm with new main fire panel horn strobes hors system smoke detectors and manual pull stations to nfpa 72 (west district)
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Completed
Install 400amp single phase 240v service.4 gang meter group: (3)125amp,(1)60amp panel. wire lights, switches, receptacles, smoke/co detectors, 11-240v outlets, exit and emergency lights per 2008 nec (triplex)
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
New 3 3/4" water service from main street to curb stop to water meter as per philadelphiia 2004 plumbing code.
- Suppression permit Nov 2018Completed
For the installation of a two (2) inch fire service line with backflow preventor for the installation of a fire suppression system as per nfpa 13r as per approved plans and calculations.
- Mechanical permit Aug 2018Completed
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. no demising wall or deck penetration withthis permit. 1st floor: 2ton 60k btu 92% gas furnace. 2nd floor: 2ton heat pump.3rd floor: 2 ton heat pump
- Plumbing permit Aug 2018Completed
Install 6-water closets,6- lavs, 6-tubs, 3-garbage disposal, 3-kitchen sink, 3-washers, 3-hub drain and 3-water heaters the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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 (150 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
Toxic release facility
4,750 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
2,100 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (2,100 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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