1007 Kater Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1007 Kater Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 2 not closed, and 10 violations, 4 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 1007 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Replace curb trap fai into house.
- 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.
- Administrative permit Nov 2017Completed
Application for lawful occupancy (lo) sigange for the outdoor areas including sculture garden & exhibition space spanning multiple properties consolidated through previously approved unity of use as part of integrated art center per approved plans & in accordance with board of buildings standards (bbs) variance case# 22578. premises to comply with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia property maintenance & fire codes.
- Use permit Apr 2017Completed
Application is for the proposed use of assembly and entertainment including private events for maximum of 75 people(night club and private club)(no activities as defined in 14-603(13) of the philadelphia zoning code)as part of an integrated art center to include exhibition space(outdoor), sculpture garden(outdoor)art gallery(1020 south street-first floor), museum(1003-05 kater street-first floor), studio(1003-05 kater street-second floor), office(1003-05 kater street-first floor)and two(2) apartments(1020 south street-three stories with cellar)-apartment on second and third floor)and permitted accessory uses incidental to art supplies and office materials), including art sales (under the unity of use agreement).
- Electrical permit Sep 2016Completed
Install new fire alarm system for the existing space used as an assembly occupancy as per nfpa72 (south district)
- 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"
- Operations permit Apr 2016Completed
4/2/16 erect assembly tent 12x50
- 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 Jan 2015Completed
For amendment of ap#491403, for certificate of occupancy to include a total of two (2) dwelling units at the 2nd and 3rd level, as shown on approved plans, with assembly use at ground level. (see unity of use application, ap#419032.) (separate applications to be required for the certificate of occupancy at 1022, 1024 & 1026 south st.)
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 (700 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
2,550 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
150 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
1,150 ft
Academy at Palumbo (1,150 ft), Creative and Performing Arts (2,050 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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