2216 Martha Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2216 Martha Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 33 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 2216 Martha 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2025Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require the submission of construction and site plans. install new hvac system with ductwork and (1) register. . no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies.
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
Rewire 2 unit apartment (2bed room and 1bed rm. apt). standard code outlet layout in all bed rms. and common areas, install recess lighting in all bed rms. and common areas. nec code kitchen gfci outlet layout and nec code gfci layout in bathroom. standard co detector and smoke detector layout. laundry washer and dryer outlet. provide power for furnace, water heaters. install exterior gfci. and install exterior entry lighting. install 200amp main service with 2 100amp meter sockets. install (2) 100 amp disconnects and 100 amp panel for each apartment. install nec code grounding system. client will provide materials material smoke detectors, recess lights, outlets, single, double, triple gang new work boxes, staples, ground rod, 4awg bare copper ground, 14awg, 12awg, 10awg, 6awg, 4/0awg. wire. 2"straps, service wire connector, weather head, meter hub, 200amp main with 2gang 100amp meter socket, (2) 100 amp disconnects,(2) 100amp panels, gfci and arc fault breakers, (2) grounding bridges, wire caps, all weather seal, connectors.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Issued
Install water and drain lines for 3 water closets, 3 lavs, 2 tubs, 2 kitchen sinks, 2 washing machines and 2 water heaters. 14 fixtures
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Issued
Renovations including the erection of a rear deck **amendment 10/30/25** to document field changes to a-1 & s-1 as per plan for an existing attached structure used as a two-family dwelling.
- General permit minor May 2023Expired
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.
- Residential building permit Apr 2023Completed
For the addition of a roof deck above an existing attached single family dwelling per plans.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
For the erection of a roof deck (accessed from the second floor) at the rear of an existing attached structure. for no change in occpied area or height of existing structure. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Completed
For the erection of a roof deck above the existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
3/4 inch service, curb to foundation wall
- Electrical permit Nov 2019Completed
Electrical wiring/devices to first floor rear add a 30 space 100amp subpanel in basement as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Sep 2019Completed
Light demo of non-structure rear exterior wall and build 7'x14' 1 story addition to rear of building.(details as shown on the plan) no other work included on this application.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Franklin Slag Pile (MDC) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Palm Car Wash, 1870 Frankford Ave (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
300 ft
2200 E Trenton St and 24 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,400 ft
Calbar Inc and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
250 ft
26th District Police and Patrol Station. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
900 ft
Hackett Horatio B Sch (900 ft), Kensington Health Sciences (1,300 ft), Kensington HS (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.5 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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