1004 Kater Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1004 Kater Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 3 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 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 1004 Kater Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Expired
Excavate sidewalk to supply and install new 5" curbtrap and fresh air inlet. replace portion of 4" main drain on sidewalk.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Replacement of 5 x 4 house trap and cast iron fai outside on sidewalk. ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Mar 2020Expired
Ez permit standards alterations- 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. 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). no work permited in the basement. bathroom renovation. separate permits for plumbing, electrical, and/or mechanical work.
- Plumbing permit May 2016Completed
Replace house trap & fresh air inlet a pa1# 2016-1240766 "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 Jan 2016Completed
Replace curb trap and section of house drain with new fai pa20160190560(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"
- Plumbing permit May 2015Closed
Replace 5" lateral and house trap - pa20150960227 "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"
- Administrative permit Dec 2014Completed
For certificate of occupancy and lawful occupancy for an existing structure used as an integrated art center, and office to include legalization of existing breach in party wall per bbs variance no. 22578. (iebc 2009, compliance path--change of occupancy classification: means of egress, height & area hazard category increase.) (see unity of use application, ap#419032.) (see ap#491403 for approved plans.)
- Electrical permit Oct 2007Completed
Install 200 amp service, 32 circuit panel with main ground rod (south dist)
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
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Vilotti Marinelli Baking Co, 755 S 11th St (650 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
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,600 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
100 ft
Institute for Colored Youth. 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
1,100 ft
Academy at Palumbo (1,100 ft), Creative and Performing Arts (2,000 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,050 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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