659 Brooklyn Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 659 Brooklyn Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 659 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2026Issued
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" wilkins 950xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached 3-story structure with roof access structure for access to an occupiable roof deck. structure for use as multi-family household living four (4) dwelling units. the building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13r. 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. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9 feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work. ** excavation permit required
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Completed
Install 20 amp dedicated circuit for stairlift. install wiring, recepacle outlets, lighting and switches, where required throughout house according to the 2017 nec and the scope of work in the executed contract. install smoke/co alarms with 10 yrs battery. *************** fishing wires only *******************
- Zoning permit Jan 2024Issued
Application is for a new construction of an attached building with a roof deck and a roof access structure (size and location as per approved plan and zba approval)
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure (to enclose stairs and landings only). size and location as shown on plans. amendment issued on 4/13/2022 for the documentation of height changes from 37'-6" to 37'6 to 36'-6"
- Plumbing permit May 2021Expired
Replacement of 30 gallon gas water heater
- Electrical permit Jun 2020Expired
Installed new 100 amp service and fish wall for new outlet through house
- Residential building permit Jan 2020Completed
Interior alterations to an existing attached structure; work to include: adding 2 ft to bathroom by removing non bearing wall- adding a half bathroom to bedroom, opening wall from living room to kitchen - adding all new drywall.
- Alteration permit Dec 2019Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- General permit minor Dec 2019Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Jun 2017Completed
Install 25 recepts, 12 lights, 13 switches, 6 smoke detectors, 4 gfci, 1 dryer and 100amp panel change as per 2008 nec (west district)
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. 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
1,150 ft
Washington Martha Sch (1,150 ft), Belmont CS (1,350 ft), Locke Alain Sch (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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