357 Martin Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 357 Martin Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 5 not closed, and 15 violations, 3 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 357 Martin Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Removing knob and tube wiring, and re-wiring by fishing through existing plaster walls. also upgrading the 100 amp service to 200 amps. includes a new grounding system, and a new panel as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Aug 2015Completed
Fresh air inlets pa1# 2015-2171717 "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"
- Electrical permit May 2015Completed
400amp service w/(9)100amp sub pnl,20 recess fixtures,interconnected smokes each apt,all branch circuit wire and common hall wall recessed lighting,emergency fixtures and exit.phone and cable in each apt per 2008 nec & nfpa 72 (apt bldg)*fa plans to follow*
- Suppression permit Apr 2015Expired
Addition of sprinklers in garage level a,b,c,d,f and upper portion of parcel a, 13/13r. fdc, 2' fire service line.installed*
- Plumbing permit Mar 2015Completed
New 1"water service from main to building-pa#20150830009-"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"
- Plumbing permit Nov 2014Completed
Install new 3/4" coppper water line pa20143041211 (sfd)"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Jul 2014Completed
100amp service with 20 circuit panel, 4-gfci recept temporary service from 7/15/14 to 10/15/14 as per nec 2008
- Plumbing permit Nov 2013Completed
New sewer and water service from street
- Plumbing permit Aug 2013Completed
New 3/4" water service from street to house pa20132380252 (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Nov 2012Completed
Install 1 hvac unit including ductwork (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Nov 2012Completed
Install 1 hvac unit including ductwork (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Nov 2012Completed
Install 1 hvac unit including ductwork (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,100 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Nearest public schools
3,300 ft
Roxborough HS (3,300 ft), Dobson James Sch (3,600 ft), Cook-Wissahickon Sch (3,950 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
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