889 Brooklyn Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 889 Brooklyn Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 2 not closed, and 33 violations, 4 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 889 Brooklyn Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replace curb trap, install new fresh air inlet
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2022Completed
Installation of all interior supply and drain/waste/vent pipe to the listed fixtures per the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. sizes and locations per plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Replacing 5 inch curb trap replacing 3/4 inch water distribution
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2021Completed
Install 2 heatpump 2 ton system for 1st & 2nd floor with new ductwork. install 12000 minisplit heatpump for 1st floor studio.
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Installation of a 300 amp service, (4) gang meter module, (1) 100 amp panel & feeder, (3) 125 amp panels & feeders. wiring throughout common areas and three units including lights, switches, receptacles, cable & teledata drops, hvac & mechanical equipment. install a new fire alarm system throughout as per 2017 nec code and 2016 nfpa 72.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2021Completed
Amendment: for the amendment of cp-2020-003985 to document the exemption of fire suppression system under bbs case no. mi-2022-002374 with the following provisos:1. increase the fire rating of the interior exit enclosure from one to two hours. 2. provide non-combusible exterior stair (steel) from the second floor level (kitchen) to grade within 10ft of the property line. all work to be done per approved plans and documentation. original: for interior alterations to existing three-family dwelling, to include new interior partitions and interior finishes, as per approved plans. **no change in occupancy classification** see permit# 817398 for certificate of occupancy.
- Electrical permit Sep 2020Completed
Installation of a 6.4kw (dc) solar system, consisting of (20) trina solar tsm-320dd05h.08 (ii) modules, and (20) iq7-60-2-us mircoinverters as per 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
Replace 3/4" water service from curb stop to meter as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Nov 2019Completed
Install 200amp service and wiring throughout with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors as per 2014 nec (west district)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Install stack,waste and water lines to 3-water closets,2-lavs,1-tub,1-shower stall,1-laundry,1-kitchen sink and 1-water heater.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - the installation does not include garbage disposal or dishwasher
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. 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 Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bfh, 4344 Lancaster Ave (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,400 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
900 ft
230 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
500 ft
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West (500 ft), Belmont CS (1,500 ft), Washington Martha Sch (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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