1140 Cantrell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1140 Cantrell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 4 not closed, and 21 violations, 2 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 1140 Cantrell Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Completed
Interior alteration to the basement of an existing structure. alterations to include erction of a new bathroom in the basement. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Install 100 amp service and rewire lights, receptacles and smoke detectors per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
New pvc drain lines, new pex water lines, 1 full bathroom, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry. installation of finish fixtures
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2023Completed
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 submission of construction and site plans. install 96% efficient gas furnace, 2-1/2 ton a/c unit, duct work, & 7 diffusers
- Residential building permit Mar 2023Completed
For interior alterations and reconstruction of the rear walls per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable. amend permit to adjust framing and interior partition details, and replacement of the basement slab at the existing elevation. basement to remain non-habitable, for use as storage and utilities only.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Installation of new cast iron curb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain.
- Residential building permit Dec 2022Completed
For replacement of the first floor rear concrete slab at the existing height. floor not to excavated below the existing footings. separate permits required fr all interior alterations and associated mep work.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Replace 3/4" water service
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
Replace 3/4 inch water service from curb to meter
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
Replace fresh air inlet pa20192524877 "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"
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
1.9 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Meles Auto Care, 1410-12 Mckean St (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,550 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 1 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
700 ft
South Philadelphia HS (700 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,650 ft), Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.3 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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