656 Brooklyn Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 656 Brooklyn Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 4 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 656 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- 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 400a service, meter banks, panels & feeders. install wiring throughout the common areas and units. install lights normal & emergency, switches, receptacles. emergency equipment . install fire alarm system throughout . all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- 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 Nov 2024Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Seal abandoned lateral
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
For installation of hvac system as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Install 1"domestic, 6"storm and 6"sanitary curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains. install (6) lavatories, (6) water closets, (6) tub/shower, (3) laundry sink, (3) kitchen sink, (3) hot water heater, (2) hose bibs. 29 fixtures
- 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
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2024Completed
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line for an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system with a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with nfpa 13r. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Residential building permit Dec 2023Completed
Make safe permit- for the repairs to the roof sheathing, covering and roof joists with like in kind materials to resolve case #cf-2023-013238. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2023-013238 .
- Demolition permit Nov 2023Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2023-122150. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. additional specs: no sidewalk, 1 stucco c/w 656 brooklyn, install erosion control mat with topsoil & seed.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Created from demolition permit dp-2023-001507. lateral seal
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
Brownfield site
2,200 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,100 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
Washington Martha Sch (1,100 ft), Locke Alain Sch (1,350 ft), Belmont CS (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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