4136 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4136 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 3 not closed, and 58 violations, 21 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 4136 Brown Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 21 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-008890
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Install 200 amp electrical service, meter socket and circuit breaker panel with proper grounding and bonding. rewire house throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke and co alarms according to the 2017 nec.
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2025Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system and 1.5” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2023-008890
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2023-008890
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-008890
- Site / utility permit May 2024Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2023-008890
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Expired
Repair/replace md, ct, fai inside foundation wall to curb
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
For the complete demoliton of an existing structure to create a vacant lot.
- Demolition permit Feb 2024Completed
For the complete demolition of a existing three-story building per approved plans and engineer's letter. structures to be demolished by hand and with hand-held equipment only. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. dust control as per building demolition site safety plan. ************* 21 day posting and notice required per a-303.2 ***********************************
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Seal lateral for demo.
- General permit minor Dec 2023Expired
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 Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bfh, 4344 Lancaster Ave (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,450 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. 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
700 ft
Belmont CS (700 ft), Washington Martha Sch (1,250 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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