501 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 501 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 1 not closed, and 10 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 501 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Jun 2019Expired
Install 4 cameras with cat5 lines. and install low voltage wires for 8 window blinds as per 2008 nec
- Electrical permit Feb 2019Completed
New 200 amp service with panel, grounding and meter sockets, install recessed lights, switches, outlets, smoke/carbon detectors, phone & tv points, per 2008 nec
- Mechanical permit Feb 2019Completed
Install two systems 60,000 btus @ 90% with two 3 ton a/c units and duct work
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
Install 1" domestic fai house trap as per ppc 2004
- Plumbing permit Jan 2019Completed
Install 23 fixtures as per 2001 ppc
- Suppression permit Dec 2018Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1" 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.
- New construction permit Oct 2018Completed
For the erection of an attached structure, with a deck at the third floor, a roof deck accessed by a pilot house.(size and location as shown on the application)for use as a single family dwelling with interior accessory parking for two(2) vehicles. building to be fully sprinklered.separate permit req'd for any mech., elec., plumb., & firesupp work. permit void if underpinning special inspections are not performed continuously during all underpinning activity.
- Zoning/use permit Jul 2018Completed
For the erection of an attached structure, with a deck at the third floor, a roof deck accessed by a pilot house,for use as a single family dwelling with interior accessory parking for two(2) vehicles
- Use permit Jul 2018Completed
For use as an existing single family dwelling.
- Zoning permit Jun 2018Completed
For the relocation of lot lines to create two lots from one
- Alteration permit May 2018Completed
For the infill of existing window opening with masonry block.( details as shown on the plan).
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
Install 200amp service install complete new wiring for service outlets lighting smoke and c/o detector per 2008 nec
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: C & Rs Sunoco, 401 Spring Garden St (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
1,250 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
2,700 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
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Integrity Title Insurance, Trust and Safe Deposit Company. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
650 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
500 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (500 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,300 ft), Bodine William W HS (1,650 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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