4944 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4944 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 4944 Brown Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Expired
Repair section of drain in basement
- Demolition permit Jul 2021Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2021-056282. for the complete demo of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: 1 stucco c/w 475 n 5oth st and erosion control mat with seed to be done by third party. replace front sidewalks at 473 & 475 n 5th st. clean and grade lots at 471 n 50th st. remove all trees.
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
On an existing 100amp service,do a complete rewire of sfd with panel,recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2014 nec (west district)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Installation f supply and dwv pipe to 1 toilet, 1 tub, 1 lav, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry tub, and 1 water heater. replace stack to existing main drain per 2004 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2019Completed
1 gas furnace 96% 60,000 btu 1 coil 2.5 ton 1a/c 2 ton
- Use permit Sep 2019Completed
Use reduction from two family to a single family dwelling in an existing two story structure.
- General permit minor Sep 2019Expired
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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
- Alteration permit Aug 2019Completed
Make safe permit - for repair/replace floor and roof joists at rear section of building. also repair/replace roof decking and covering as per plans to resolve case #668811. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #668811.
- Demolition permit Feb 2018Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs: 2 stucco c/w 4938 & 4942 brown st.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2015Completed
Replace curb trap and vent and connect to existing pipe (sfd)pa20150702822"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Apr 2014Closed
Make safe as per violation# 365111.call inspector for an intial inspection prior to the start of work.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2008Completed
Waterheater replacement
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,800 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
550 ft
Rhoads James Sch (550 ft), Parkway West (1,150 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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