1504 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1504 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 5 not closed, and 8 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 1504 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Expired
New plumbing water lines 11 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2019Expired
Install (2) ac and gas furnaces with ductwork (2) 70,000 btu 95% eff
- Electrical permit Oct 2019Completed
Install 200amp service 2-100amp 1 electrical panel electrical wiring/devices as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Install two 3/4" water lines 5" curb trap 4" fai 4" main drain as per 2004 ppc
- Residential building permit Sep 2019Completed
Interior renovations on 1st and 2nd floors-3rd story addition to include pilot house & roof deck interior stair from 1st floor up relocated
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2019Completed
For the erection of one story addition above the existing second floor as part of an attached structure (max height nte 38 ft) and erection of accessory roof deck for residential use only with roof access structure. size and location as shown in the application. use as household living two family dwelling.
- Demolition permit Nov 2018Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. *contractor has no employees per notarized letter*
- Plumbing permit Dec 2016Completed
Replace curb trap with fresh air inlet and 5" lateral-pa1#20163562104-"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"
- Plumbing permit Jul 2016Completed
Install 3/4" rpz backflow(multi family)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Dec 2012Completed
Replace existing luntels and bricks above front door. all repairs to match orifginal in size and location.
- Alteration permit Sep 2009Expired
Demolition of front wall of 2 story single family dwelling. repair of wall on existing foundation,4" cmu and 4" brick facia.brick ties every 4sf. no other work on this permit. all work to be permformed by a licensed contractor.
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
2.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: Sunoco 0004 8868, 801 S Broad St (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 3 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
200 ft
Universal Institute CS (200 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (700 ft), Creative and Performing Arts (1,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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