128 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 128 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 46 permits, 14 not closed, and 12 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 128 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
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit minor Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process phc property.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Expired
Install new 200 amp service install outlets, switches, lights and smoke detectors to code as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Repair/replace md, ct & fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2023Expired
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. 2 set 1.5-ton heat pump unit 2-outdoor units and 4 indoor unit outdoor unit at back yard.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Expired
Replace 3-wc, 3-lav, 3-shower, 1-ks, 1-hwh, and 1-hb. 12 fixtures
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Issued
200 amp grounding system x1 replace afci/gfci outlet (3) x2 ed.upgrade/replace outlet .0.28 x2 square d complete home surge protective device x1 ed.q1515 amp rebuild x1 grouped device replacement (10+) x1 cable termination1 x1 ed.replace afci outlet tr .5 x1 ed.q220 amp m x1 electric range -40/0.45 x1 homerun 0 story x1 homerun 2 story x1 ei.mp.00.00.xx / correction of 2 devices x1 fish only per 2017
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Expired
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install new mini ac unit). [no exterior conduit or equipment to be visible from public right-of-way. any condensing units to be located on ground at rear or side of property. -as per phc]
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Expired
Interior renovations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Expired
Wire home with new lights, switches, outlets, and 120v smoke detector. wire for cable tv as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit May 2022Expired
Replace drain and waste lines for second floor hall bathroom, toilet , lav , shower , replace kitchen sink drain and water supply. as per ppc 2018
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Superior Auto Care, 900-910 Second St (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,450 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 4 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
1,600 ft
Meredith William M Sch (1,600 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,250 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (2,350 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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