1147 Cantrell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1147 Cantrell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 4 not closed, and 11 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 1147 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. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct & fai.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct & fai.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Amendment 4/8/2026 repair 3/4 water service repair/replace main drain
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replace section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Mechanical permit Jan 2019Completed
Install 80,000 btu gas furnace 95% in basement with air and related duct work
- Electrical permit Dec 2018Completed
Install 100amp service & rewire throughout switches, lights, outlets & smoke detectors as per nec 2008 south district
- Plumbing permit Dec 2018Completed
2 water closets, 2 lavs, 1 tub, 1 kitchen, 1 washer
- Alteration permit Oct 2018Completed
Interior demo of non-load bearing walls only,no structural work on this permit/ interior alterations to include drywall, sheet rock, framing, new bathroom, new kitchen, and new windows and doors in existing opening. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. separate permits required for plumbing, electrical and mechanical work. structural work not allowed on this permit
- Plumbing permit Jul 2017Completed
Install wc,lav,bath tub,washer and kitchen sink (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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 (1,450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,450 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
650 ft
South Philadelphia HS (650 ft), Key Francis Scott Sch (1,750 ft), Southwark Sch (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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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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
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