640 Brooklyn Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 640 Brooklyn Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 640 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation 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. for the installation of hvac equipment including all register and diffusers associated with ductwork. installation of 2 - 2 ton air handlers and heat pumps with 5kw heating strips. condensing units to be located on pilot house and backyard.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Installation of plumbing fixtures with piping for a two family dwelling. 4 wc, 4 lav, 3 sh/bt, 2 hwh, 2 kit, 2 was, 2 hb, 2 1 ejector pump, 1 sump pump.
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Wire through 3 story building with two family dwelling, new 200-amp service, 124 amp each unit, decora devices, switches, receptacles, smokes, 4''led recessed lights, arcf breakers according to 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Install 1" domestic, 6"storm and 6"sanitary curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains including interior water distribution, drainage, waste, and vent. install (6) lavatories, (6) water closets, (6) tub/shower, (3) laundry sink, (3) kitchen sink, (3) hot water heater, (2) hose bibs, (1) ejector pump, (9)floor drains, (3) area drains. 41 fixtures in accordance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Electrical permit Nov 2024Completed
Install 400 amp electrical service and 4-gang meter pack with proper grounding and bonding. install (1) 100 amp house panel and (3) 150 amp electrical panels for dwelling units. install wiring, lighting, switches, receptacle outlets and interconnected smoke/co alarms according to the 2017 nec. install fire alarm system according to the 2016 nfpa 72 and per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
For installation of hvac system as per approved plans.
- Residential building permit Sep 2024Completed
For a third-floor addition with roof deck and roof access structure and erection of two egress window wells in basement all as part of an existing attached structure; and level ii alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings with partial change of occupancy (no change of occupancy classification, group r-3 to group r-3) to create a two-family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans. ** separate permit require for electrical, plumbing and mechanical ** *** no existing foundation underpinning, no existing foundation excavation, and removal of foundation slab ***
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2024Completed
Installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13r with a fire department connection, backkflow prevention device and 2" service line, throughout a three (3) story structure. separate permit require for all plumbing work
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Completed
For a third-floor addition with roof deck and pilot house to an existing structure to use as two-family dwelling, size and location as shown on plan.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with a cellar and a roof deck with a roof access structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2023Completed
For the erection of an attached 3-story structure with roof access structure for access to roof deck. structure for use as multi-family household living with three (3) dwelling units (r-2 occupancy). all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permiits to be obtained for all other work. **building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13r. **amendment (9-23-2024): for changes to basement layout per approved amended construction documents/plans **amendment (1-3-2025): for changes to 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor layout per approved amended construction documents/plan
- General permit minor Mar 2023Expired
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
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 (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 13 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
Washington Martha Sch (1,250 ft), Locke Alain Sch (1,300 ft), Belmont CS (1,600 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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