131 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 131 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 12 not closed, and 20 violations, 5 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 131 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
For the erection of an addition with balcony at the rear of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Jan 2024Expired
Install new 200 amp service install outlets, switches, lights and smoke detectors to code as per nec 2017
- 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 Jun 2023Completed
Replace 2 old stab boxes/panels with 2 new siemens 20 space boxes/panels, per contract.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Expired
Replace curb trap and main drain
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Expired
Interior renovations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
Water heater replacement
- Zoning permit Apr 2016Completed
For the erection of a roof deck accessed by a staircase at the rear third floor as part of an existing attached structure used as single-family household living, size and location as shown on plans.
- Electrical permit Apr 2016Completed
Upgrade service panel to 200amp and rewire kitchen,living and dining room per 2008 nec (sfd)south district
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 (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,100 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
1,500 ft
Meredith William M Sch (1,500 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,200 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (2,400 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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