5136 Brown Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5136 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 5 not closed, and 48 violations, 9 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 5136 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
Install/repair/replace ct, fai, md curb to property & 3/4" wdp.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Issued
Repair/replace3/4" water distribution pipe.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Repairing house drain
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Replace curb trap & fai
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp from curb in
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Expired
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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* replace kitchen floor for the philadelphia housing development corporation (phdc) basic systems repairs program (bsrp) work order:178117
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Replacing existing rainleader cesspool in rear yard and main drain in basement.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
3 pc bath. toilet, vanity and shower replacement without piping
- General permit minor Nov 2022Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Aug 2020Completed
New installation of 100-amp service and 2-20-amp branch circuits and 10- replace receptacles, by fishing with no additional wiring as per 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
New 3/4 k copper from curb stop into house as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Feb 2019Completed
Pvc soil pipe cast iron soil pipe under basement rainleader cess pool stack install 1 fixture as per 2004
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
1,850 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
4,200 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
1,200 ft
Rhoads James Sch (1,200 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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