412 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 412 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 3 not closed, and 0 violations.
- 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 412 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2026-009064
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2026-009064
- Residential building permit Oct 2026Amendment application incomplete
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- General permit minor May 2022Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- 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.
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
Installation of photovoltaic system in accordance with attached standard.
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Completed
For the erection of basement egress window. monarch quarry view well. 54" wide. 38: projection. wellcraft in swing egress window. 27"x45". (3) 2x10 header. double 2x10 jack studs on either side. (1) 2x10 base plate. window well drain feeding into existing interior drainage system. no underpinning of foundation and no lowering of basement floor and no other structural work included in this permit application.
- Electrical permit Jul 2017Completed
Finish basement outlets, switches & lighting as per nec 2008 (sfd) cc district
- Alteration permit Apr 2017Completed
Ez permit stadard 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.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2016Completed
Replace water heater
- Plumbing permit Jan 2016Completed
Replace water heater
- Plumbing permit Dec 2011Completed
Waterheater replacement, 1 family dwelling
- Alteration permit Sep 2007Completed
Install _14__x__14_deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks,dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
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 (950 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
2,200 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
250 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
900 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (900 ft), Bodine William W HS (1,650 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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