12 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 12 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 1 not closed, and 4 violations.
- 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 12 Catharine Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated coastal flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Administrative permit Jun 2015Completed
Certificate of occupancy for single family dwelling.
- Alteration permit Jun 2014Closed
Install 16 x 12 deck in rear.applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks,dated february 2007.deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Zoning permit Jun 2014Completed
Erection of 16' x 12' rear sun deck accessory to a single family dwelling.
- Alteration permit Jun 2014Expired
Erection of 16' x 12' rear sun deck ez deck permit : applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with the ez permit standards for decks dated february 2011. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. installation of 8' x 13' above ground pool.(homeowner performing work)
- Electrical permit Nov 2009Completed
100 amp service. 30 circuit panel, (45) 120v receptacles, (20)switches, (48)ceiling lights, smoke detectors, central air- 220/30amp, and all kitchen circuits.... in accordance with 2005 nec
- Fast form building permit Nov 2009Completed
- Plumbing permit Oct 2009Completed
Replace stack & water supply to fixtures, 2 wc's, 2 lav's, 1 tub, 1 stand up shower, 1 kitchen sink, 1 washing machine, 1 hwh, street opening and footway
- New construction permit Oct 2009Completed
Erection of a 3 story sfd with cellar.
- New construction permit Oct 2009Completed
Construction of foundation for three story - single family dwelling
- Zoning/use permit Oct 2009Completed
Erect 3-story with cellar single family dwelling.
- Fast form building permit Sep 2009Completed
- Electrical permit Sep 2009Completed
100 amp service, (30)circuit panel ...(45) 120v receptacles, (20) switches, (48)ceiling lights, smoke detectors, central air- 220/30 amp, and all kitchen circuits..... in accordance with 2005 nec
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: coastal flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.5 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 (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,000 ft
Coating Converting Technologies 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
2,300 ft
Meredith William M Sch (2,300 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (2,850 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,900 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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