5129 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5129 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 17 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 5129 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. 17 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Rewire through out: lights, switches, receptacles add smoke detectors / co2 as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Expired
Replace 40 gallon gas water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2022Completed
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. (new 80% efficient 60,000 btu gas furnace, new ductwork. combo with rp-2022-011963
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Ez plumbing permit - plumbing alterations throughout an existing single-family dwelling. install domestic hot and cold water piping and install waste and drain lines throughout; install, 1 toilet, 1 lav, 1 tub; 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry sink, as per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. combo with rp-2022-011963.
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Completed
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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. removal and construction of non-load bearing interior walls. gwb repair and installation where necessary. interior paint and trim. full kitchen renovation @ 1st floor. full bathroom renovation @ 2nd floor. new flooring throughout. new interior doors. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Demolition permit Jul 2021Completed
For the complete demo of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: 1 stucco c/w 5124 funston st. replace front sidewalks at 5126, 5128, & 5130 funston st. clean and grade lots at 5128 & 5130 funston st. erosion control mat with seed on lot.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Replace water service pa20193300738 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2019Completed
Install a 95% afue gas furnace and 60,000 btu
- Alteration permit Jul 2012Completed
Demolish an interior non bearing wall and install a 36" high partition wall. installation of kitchen cabinets and drywall. remove and replace approx 80 sq. ft. of wainscoating in the 2nd floor bathroom.
- Electrical permit Jul 2012Completed
Replace an existing 100amp panel install 2 ckts, 3 gfis, 2 outlets. this is not a complete rewire just a partial remodel of kitchwn & panel replacement as per nec 2008 (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2012Completed
Replace of 4" stack from basement to botton of sanitary tee new tub faucet move kitchen sink waste line & waters toilet & sink
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
Superfund site
2.6 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Urban Garden Partnership At 53rd Street and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,100 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
1,100 ft
Rhoads James Sch (1,100 ft), Parkway West (2,100 ft), Middle Years Alternative (2,100 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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