3941 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3941 Brandywine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 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 3941 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Completed
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. replacement installation of an existing condenser, furnace and coil. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Replace fixtures (1-water heater, 1- kitchen and 2- lavs)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Replacing fixtures (1-water heater, 1-kitchen sink and 2-lavs)
- General permit minor Dec 2024Expired
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.
- Administrative permit Jun 2023Completed
For a certificate of occupancy for a multi-family (6 units) householdl living to an existing structure. no alterations approved on this permit. the building shall comply with the philadelphia property maintenance and fire codes prior to occupancy.
- Administrative permit Apr 2023Completed
Certificate of occupancy for six (6) dwelling units. see cp-2021-000234 for approved permit and work.
- General permit minor Mar 2023Completed
Ez permit wall covering standards
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Issued
For the complete demolition of an existing attached two (2) story masonry structure
- Demolition permit Jul 2022Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing attached two (2) story masonry structure.structure to be demolished by hand only. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. separate streets department approval required for sidewalk closure
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Lateral seal only.
- General permit minor Dec 2021Expired
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.
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 (200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
Modern Laundry and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,900 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
2,000 ft
Belmont CS (2,000 ft), McMichael Morton Sch (2,150 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,500 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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