616 Brooklyn Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 616 Brooklyn Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 2 not closed, and 52 violations, 4 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 616 Brooklyn Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. repair section of main drain.
- Zoning permit Mar 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure to include a roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2022Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork for a multi-family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Water distribution, drain, inlet, laundry, kitchen, water closets, lavs, hot water heater, showers
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Install 600amp service w/ ,meter-pak in front of building .wiring throughout, install outlets, switches, 110v interconnected smoke alarms, light fixtures, emergency lights, exit signs, grounding system as per nec 2017, install complete fire alarm with low frequency sound in all living rms and bedrooms, tamper switch ,flow switch .all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2018 phila fire code.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2021Completed
For the installation of an auto wet sprinkler system throughout designed per nfpa 13r standard served with a 2 inch fire service line and sprinkler layout as per plans. for installation of a manual wet standpipes per designed per nfpa 14 standard.
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2019Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof decks accessed by the pilothouses, size and location as shown on the plan. for use as a mult-family (5 dwelling units) household living.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2019Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof decks accessed by the pilothouses. for use as a mult-family (5 dwelling units) household living. building to be fully sprinklered. separate permits required for m.e.p.s work. amendment to add additional windows at the front wall.
- Demolition permit Sep 2018Completed
Complete demolition of an existing semi-detached (alley on one side) two-story, masonry and wood single family dwelling by hand methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. complete sidewalk closure required as reflected on approved site plan and in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit.
- Zoning/use permit Sep 2018Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing structure. size and location as shown in application/plans. for use to vacant lot.
- Electrical permit Jul 2018Completed
Run new branch circuit thorughout, install new grounding system, install smoke detectors no change of existing 100amp as per nec 2008 code
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
Install waste and water lines for 1 tub, 1 vanity, 1 toilet, 1 kitchen sink and 1 water heater.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Jones & Johnson Enterprises Inc, 410 N Budd St (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,250 ft
Enterprise Heights 4628 Market Street and 15 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,250 ft
Locke Alain Sch (1,250 ft), Washington Martha Sch (1,400 ft), Belmont CS (1,800 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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