5018 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5018 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 3 not closed, and 56 violations, 7 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 5018 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Zoning permit Oct 2026Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Expired
Repair curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (gas furnace 110,000 btu,3 ton coil condenser).
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Electrical inside property: change panel, switches, receptacles, rewire the property as per 2014 nec code.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Replacement of 40 gallon gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
1 full bath, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 1 hot water heater
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Completed
Interior alterations in the ez permit standard. window replacement in the existing opening, propose drywall and propose interior non bearing wood studs. propose cabinets for the kitchen and bathroom
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Expired
For replacement of front porch roof of an attached structure as per approved plan.
- Electrical permit Oct 2015Completed
100amp service rewiring receptacles, switches, smokes, combos, fixtures as per nec 2008 west district
- Alteration permit Oct 2015Completed
Applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. installation of drywall.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2015Completed
Replace curb trap/main drain pa one call #2015-2160688
- Electrical permit Aug 2009Completed
Install 100amp service with ground rod. run (6)dedicated 20amp circuits to second floor bedroom and bathroom with duplex receptacle. install 3-20amp receptacles-kitchen, dining and living rooms..... in accordance with 2005 nec
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
2,050 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,900 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
Rhoads James Sch (700 ft), Parkway West (1,500 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,500 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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