2016 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2016 Sansom Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 50 permits, 7 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 2016 Sansom Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Expired
For te reconstruction of the front facade per plans and philadelphia historic commission approval.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Install backflow preventer for the domestic water line
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Fixture replacement with piping replace waste and drain lines in second floor hall bathroom, toilet, lavy sink, bathtub, new hot and cold-water supply lines, 3 fixtures
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
1. remove the existing wiring for the six recessed lights in the living room so that the floor joists can be replaced. rough wire for six new 4” led recessed lights after the joists has been replaced. install the new recessed lights after drywall. remove and reset the ceiling fan in the living room. replace the breaker feeding the lighting with a new afci breaker. 2. remove all the wiring on the stairway wall so that the framing can be replaced. reset the existing wiring after the framing is completed. install all new devices after drywall and replace the existing breakers with afci breakers as required in the 2017 nec codes. 3. remove the wiring in the kitchen ceiling that is in the way of the joist replacements. reset all the wiring and recessed lights after the replacement of the joists. reset the trims and lamps after drywall. 4. remove the existing recessed lights and ceiling fan in the front bedroom. rough wire for four new recessed lights before drywall. install four new led recessed lights after drywall. reset the existing ceiling fan after drywall. 5. remove the existing recessed lights in the 3rd floor room and rough wire for five new lights. install five new led gimbal ring recessed lights after drywall. 6. remove the wiring in the basement stairway wall and reset after framing is replaced.
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
Interior renovation only of an existing single family attached structure, details per plan.
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
**make safe permit** for repairs to fire-damaged framing to comply with violation case # cf-2023-119842. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2023-119842. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Expired
Install 2" backflow device
- Residential building permit Apr 2023Completed
For the replacement of front facade of an existing building for a single family dwelling for the resolution of cf-2021-110386. work to only be done per approved plans sealed by structural engineer. if field conditions vary contact structural engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2023Completed
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, ductless systems, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2022Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Install(3)125 amp sub panel from existing meter bank,(50)lights(18)switches(42)receptacles(4)exit emergency lights(7)smoke detectors (12)240 v outlets as per 2017 nec
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Hertz Rent A Car, 31 S 19th St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
400 ft
Freire CS (400 ft), Greenfield Albert M Sch (1,000 ft), Russell Byers CS (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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