1509 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1509 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 37 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 1509 Catharine Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- General permit minor Feb 2026Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Completed
Create interior opening in existing masonry wall per structural drawings. details as shown on the plan
- Residential building permit May 2022Expired
For the demo removal of front facade and the construction of a new brick veneer wall to include interior front wall to an existing attached structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans.
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
For the construction / repair 1 st floor joists by sistering joist and installation of footings in basement using steel post and steel beam to raise 1st floor in dinning room. for a single-family household living. as per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2021Completed
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 4 ducted 2 ton heat pump units and install 1 ductless mini split. all units cfm to be 1000 cfm or less).
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Completed
Alteration: interior building; existing single-family dwelling; light-structural renovation.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Install new curb trap, fai , main drain and water distribution
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Install five hot water heaters, five kitchen sinks, five laundry sinks, eight lavatories, seven shower/tubs eight water closets and dish washers according to the 2018 ppc.
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Wiring of entire building, including lighting, outlets, cable, and new 400 amp service, with new 100 amp panels for each unit, and 100 amp landlords panel as per 2017 nec.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2021Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system designed per nfpa 13r standard with a new 2 inch fire service line and sprinkler layout as per plans.
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2020-006774 remove (12) recessed lights in living room and dining room. remove (10) recessed lights in kitchen. install (6) new 4? wafer lights. install (4) 4? wafer lights in living room. install (4) 4? wafer lights in dining room. install wiring for under cabinet lighting at (2) locations. move wiring in basement for sistered joist. change order 1: install (7) dimmers, install (1) wireless 3way switch, install (6) recessed lights in basement basement replace (6) existing recessed lights with new 6? retrofit trims add caseta system for basement lights install outlet next to basement sink off existing circuit blank off (2) russel fixtures kitchen install (1) dimmer install wiring for hood install outlet and cord for garbage disposal install uc lighting dining room install (1) dimmer cut out (2) 4? wafers after ceiling was repaired living room install (1) dimmer 2nd floor bath find buried box for bathroom sconces relocate wiring and install (2) owner supplied sconces relocate gfci outlet replace existing exhaust fan with owner supplied fan exterior replace existing fixture with owner supplied outdoor fixture miscellaneous blank off (7) smoke detectors install (4) dimmers in bedrooms fish in customer supplied wire from living room cabinet to behind tv . move 2nd floor bath sconce due to new countertop as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
Install fire alarm system per plans and 2016 nfpa 72.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold 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
1,550 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 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 (750 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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