4226 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4226 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 4226 Brown Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Repair/replace 1" wdp
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Install fire alarm system in an existing 3 family dwelling all in accordance with the 2016 nfpa 72
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2023Completed
For installation of sprinkler system per nfpa 13 with 2-in fire service line and bfp as per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2023Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications. *2018 imc review*
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Install twenty all new plumbing for 3 family dwelling
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
Install all new internal wiring for 3 family dwelling along with new 400 amp service as per 2017 nec
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Commercial building permit May 2022Completed
For the level iii interior alterations to include partial demolition at the rear and above second story, erection of an addition above existing second story and a rear three-story addition to an existing three story vb semi-detached building for the use as three family dwellings. building to be sprinklered nfpa 13 throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work. **underpinning required** amendment approved as of 07/19/2022: no underpinning required, and basement to be used for utilities only, and interior framing changes to first floor as shown on approved plans.
- Zoning permit Apr 2022Completed
Reconstruction of 3rd floor of existing structure, and three story rear addition to an existing structure. size and location as per aprpoved plan.
- Zoning permit Nov 2020Issued
Permit for the legalization of a rear one-story addition to an existing three-story semi-detached structure. size and location as shown in the application/plans. see mi-2020-000974 for zba case
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Expired
Replace with no add'l or replacement of piping for 1-water closet, 1-lav & 1-tub the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Jun 2019Expired
Replace 100amp panel and run a dedicated 20amp disconnet outside front as per nec 2014
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat 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 (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,150 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
Nearest public schools
700 ft
Washington Martha Sch (700 ft), Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (1,050 ft), Belmont CS (1,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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