114 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 114 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 5 not closed, and 14 violations, 1 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 114 Catharine 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. 1 open violation.
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Completed
For the erection of an addition above an existing attached structure. details as shown on plans.
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition above an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Repair/replace md, ct & fai
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Expired
For the installation of entry door and transom on front façade. for a single-family household living. as per plans.
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Install 6 lines to counter outlets and recessed lights to the kitchen as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Remove and replace supply valves for kitchen only, remove and replace new kitchen sink trap and hook up to existing drain work, install new sink, garbage disposal, and dishwasher
- Residential building permit Jul 2021Completed
*contractor has no employees per notarized letter* this permit is to partially comply case violations cf-2021-047991 for interior demolition & alterations, elctric & plumbing require separate permits. ez permit standards alterations (philadelphia historic commission) for alterations to an existing philadelphia historic property - single family dwelling property 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 any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. this permit is for the alterations approved by the philadelphia historic commission as follows: remove and replace kitchen cabinets, install new 1/2" gypsum wall-board (gwb) over kitchen walls and ceiling. remove one interior non-load bearing wall to make open concept, new floors, and tile.
- General permit minor Mar 2019Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings-spot pointing, partial cut-out repair/ reset existing salvaged brick of a brick masonry facade wall of a historically registered three story building for the application of exterior wall coverings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Alteration permit Aug 2017Completed
- 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.
- Alteration permit Jan 2017Completed
Replace rear door entry and storm door
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
1.6 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Uscg Mso Group Ofc, 1 Washington Ave (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,550 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,000 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,700 ft
Meredith William M Sch (1,700 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,350 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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