1940 Roberts Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1940 Roberts Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, 2 not closed, and 51 violations, 15 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 1940 Roberts Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2021Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13r (using a new 2" fire service line off wayne avenue as per pwd utility plan dated 3/4/2021 and new 2" backflow) within the ground floor of an existing and renovated three (3) story attached structure to be used as group r-2 (six (6) dwelling units), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see cp-2020-005453 for building permit.
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
Install fire alarm system throughout 1st fl. w/ low frequency sound (living rms& bedrooms)per approved drawings 2016 -nfpa 72.
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
Install (3) 100 amp circuit breakers, feeders and panels, wiring throughout three first floor units lights, switches, receptacles, baseboard heaters, mechanical eqipment as per the 2017 nec. the service and meter bank are existing. * no fire alarm work.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2020Completed
For interior level ii alterations at 1st floor of existing three-story building, to include new partitions, doors, fixtures, furnishings, finishes, as per approved plans. building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13r. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work. amended as of 7.9.2021: to provide a separated fire area on the 1st floor to be sprinklered with nfpar 13r.
- Administrative permit Nov 2020Expired
Multi-family household living( second and third floor units only )-units 4,5 and 6. **no work pproved on this permit*
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Service only 400amp service 7 meter module 1 house meter 3 existing apt meters 3 future apt meters install 1 house panel light panel gfci emergency light as per 2017 nec
- Use permit Sep 2019Completed
For use of multi-family household living (six (6) dwelling units) throughout an existing attached structure; no change to height or area of existing building.
- General permit minor Apr 2019Completed
Roof replacement - install a smooth rubber and shingles roof systems
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Expired
Water service from curb in pa20183090525 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Steel 639, 4301 Wayne Ave (1,000 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
100 ft
1943r W Cayuga St and 49 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,250 ft
Rexnord Corp Geared Prods Div and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
450 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
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
1,000 ft
Steel Edward Sch (1,000 ft), Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (2,650 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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