212 Roberts Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 212 Roberts Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 2 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 212 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. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Apr 2021Completed
Total wire of new apartments to plans for electric. 1200a service,400a service ,110v interconnected smoke alarms ,em.lighting . install complete addressable fire alarm system w/ low frequency sound in all sleeping areas ,tamper switch,flow switch. el. rm doorswing to be out w/ listed panic hardware(see approved cut-sheet)all per approved drawings. 2017 nec and 2016 nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
8" curb trap, 8" house drain, 6" vent, 2" water service
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2021Completed
For the installation of a four (4) inch fire service line with a four (4) inch backflow preventer, automatic fire suppression system as per nfpa 13r, and nfpa 13. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. separate permit required for any other work.
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2021Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2020-002616
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2020Completed
Partial demolition of existing ductwork and mechanical piping per plans; installation of new ductwork, grilles, registers, diffusers,rooftop units, associated piping and other equipment / devices per plans .to accommodate the ground,1st,2nd and 3rd floor of an existing building.** all work to be perform as per approved plans**separate permits required for all electrical and plumbing work**
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
All indoor plumbing. includes plumbing for 32 units - 4" stacks, 2" copper, 3/4 pex to each unit. all necessary piping for each unit, rough and finish plumbing.
- Electrical permit Oct 2020Expired
Rough-in permit for ep-2020-005612 wire new apartments to planes for electric, fire alarm, & commutation wire as per 2017 nec.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2020Completed
Level iii interior alterations and structural work as per approved plans. separate permit required for mep and fire suppression work. all work shall be in accordance with historical commission approval. asbestos abatement required prior to commencement of work. special inspection agencies: ambric and lampu international trading llc (special inspection & material testing)
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Completed
Install 100 amp servive with 2 meters for worksite power
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Expired
Reno of existing bldg into 32 residential units
- Use permit Sep 2018Completed
For equipment and material storage yards and building (no items as defined in section 14-601 (10) (e)) on partial 1st floor and business and professional office on partial 2nd floor. for thirty two (32) family dwelling (multi-family dwelling) on partial 1st floor, partial 2nd floor and entire 3rd floor in an existing structure (size and location as shown in the application/plans). no sign on this permit.
- Electrical permit Apr 2014Completed
Install 100amp service,10 receptacles,5 switches and 8 lights per 2008 nec (warehouse vacant)
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Garage, Wayne Ave & Berkley St (250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
4448 50 Germantown Avenue and 49 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,450 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
1,800 ft
Steel Edward Sch (1,800 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (2,000 ft), Kelly John B Sch (3,150 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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