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618 Brown Street, Philadelphia

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Does 618 Brown Street have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, all closed, and 11 violations, 2 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 618 Brown Street at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

Every permit on file is closed out. 2 open violations.

  1. Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed

    Replace house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.

  2. Use permit Mar 2018Completed

    For use as multi family household living ((5) five dwelliing units) in an existing structure

  3. Plumbing permit Jan 2015Completed

    Replace curb trap, fai, main draind to house and rainleader cesspool - pa1# 2014-0091526 - "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"

  4. Electrical permit Nov 2009Completed

    Install (3) circuits - (1) branch circuit - (4) receptacles, (4) receptacles, (6) recess light rixtures and (1) smoke detector, as per 2005 nec (cc dist)

  5. Addition permit May 2009Completed

    Erect a rear enclosed wood deck ( 17' x 18' ) as per plans.

  6. Zoning permit May 2009Completed

    Erect a rear enclosed wood deck ( 17' x 18' ) as per plans. no zoning approval submitted with application and none on file.

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

3 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Fed Express, 820 Spring Garden St (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Brownfield site

1,300 ft

973 1003 N 7th Street and 5 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.

EPA ACRES Brownfields

Toxic release facility

2,750 ft

National Chemical Laboratories Inc and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.

EPA Toxics Release Inventory

Historic listing nearby

150 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

950 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

300 ft

Kearny Gen Philip Sch (300 ft), Young Scholars CS (1,150 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

8.0 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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