401 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 401 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 2 not closed, and 14 violations, 3 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 401 Brown Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Replace the existing 40 slot 200-amp main service panel with a new 48 slot 200-amp main service panel, install new 20 slot 100amp sub panel adjacent to the main service panel, and install a pulsar plus 48a ev charger. 80 ft run will be outdoor-rated,, jacketed mc cable.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
Relocate existing kitchen sink and dishwasher
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
Change existing 200amp with new 200amp panel,rewire kitchen,hi-hats,receptacles,gfci receptacles,switch,chandelier and under the cabinet lights per lights per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Electrical permit Jul 2018Completed
Install 2-lights & 2-receptacles as per nec 2008 cc district
- Alteration permit Jun 2018Completed
Remove existing stairs and replace with new as per the submitted drawing, and as per all related codes. no structural walls or floor joist systems are to be modified or changed.
- Alteration permit Jun 2018Expired
Ez permit standard alterations - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. work to alterations to the bathroom, remove fixtures, repair gwb taped & finished, replace floor as per the attached standard. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work.
- Mechanical permit May 2018Completed
Install 1 ac unit with ductwork (sfd)
- Alteration permit Apr 2018Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Mechanical permit Mar 2018Completed
Install one gas furnace with ductwork.
- Mechanical permit Apr 2015Expired
Replacing three ton heat pump on roof also replacing gas 115,000 btu furnace in basement
- Administrative permit Jan 2013Completed
Amend permit #319212 as built revision submitted-mixed use
- Administrative permit Oct 2012Completed
Temporary certificate of occupancy for three apartments and first floor commercial space
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: C & Rs Sunoco, 401 Spring Garden St (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,100 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
300 ft
138 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
Nearest public schools
1,000 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (1,000 ft), Bodine William W HS (1,550 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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