217 Robat Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 217 Robat Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 34 violations, 8 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 217 Robat 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Issued
For alterations to an existing attached structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- General permit minor Mar 2023Completed
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 Nov 2020Completed
Replace curb trap, fai, partial main drain and yard drain ppc 2018
- Alteration permit Jan 2020Completed
Roof replacement - install a single ply and dimensional shingle type roof systems. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement).
- General permit minor Apr 2019Expired
Entire sfd ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. . structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations.
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Expired
Ez alterations permit - permit issued to power of attorney as representative for property owner. for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. work to include repairs to non-load bearing partition framing, repair gwb, tape and finish throughout, kitchen & bathroom alterations, floor coverings, entry door, interior doors and windows. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac installations. call inspector at least 24 hours prior to the start of work. inspector please verify licensed contractor's license, insurance & osha 30 completion.
- Demolition permit Aug 2017Completed
Ez interior demolition-interior demo of wall finishes and some nonload bearing walls. work to be performed by owner. for the interior demolition of non load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2013Completed
Replace lateral
- Plumbing permit Sep 2010Completed
1/2 - 3/4 inch copper water service, main to curb... pa one call #2010-2441518
- Electrical permit Jan 2010Completed
100 amp service- 20 circuits; (6)outlets, (3)smoke detectors, light and switch in bathroom, (2)gfci, (10)outlets and (4) 20-amp circuits.... in accordance with 2005 nec
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 075, 5332 Rising Sun Ave (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
700 ft
Olney El Sch (700 ft), Olney HS (1,050 ft), Washington Grover Jr Sch (2,350 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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