678 Brooklyn Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 678 Brooklyn Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations.
- 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 678 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure that includes a full basement and a roof deck with a pilot house (not to exceed 38 ft. in height). size and location per plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Add outlets and lights and hard wired smoke sectors no wiring to complete existing permit as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Expired
Wire throughout outlets,switches,lights,gfci,smoke detectors,per 2017 nec
- Electrical permit Jul 2018Completed
Relocate 200amp servcie complete with ground per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
2 wc,2 lavs,2 kitchen sinks,2 laundry boxes the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- General permit minor Jul 2018Completed
Sheetrock and painting no load barring walls. (rm-1)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2018Completed
Install ductwork and 2 hot air heaters. install 4 registers for each heatter. (rm-1)
- Demolition permit Dec 2017Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program. additional specs:no stucco.
- Demolition permit May 2016Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing three-story structure in accordance with engineer's site safety plan. all pedestrian protection methods and/or street closure permits required prior to start any demolition activity.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
Seal lateral and house trap pa20160820111 (sfd) self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- New construction permit Nov 2008Expired
New construction of sfd. (32 units total in the project) . see ap#133616 for approved plans (615 hutton street).
- Zoning admin review Oct 2008Completed
Admin review for app # 84522
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
2,050 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,950 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
1,000 ft
Washington Martha Sch (1,000 ft), Belmont CS (1,400 ft), Locke Alain Sch (1,450 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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