1609 Kater Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1609 Kater Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 14 not closed, and 60 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 1609 Kater 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
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit minor May 2026Expired
For new decks to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Fire suppression permit May 2026Expired
For the extension of existing nfpa 13 sprinkler system with two new sprinkelr head on the first floor as per approved plan. no work on existing riser/back-flow preventor
- Commercial building permit Jan 2026Expired
For level ii alterations with no change of occupancy at first floor of existing building. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
New construction
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
New construction, interior plumbing. +all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Wiring as per 2014 nec, rough and final, hard-wired smokes, outlets, switches, lights, and 200 amp service.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2021Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2020-004541
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2021Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13, with a four-inch fire service line; for the installation of a manual standpipe system and the installation of a backflow prevention assembly, as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Completed
All new wiring through out, new switches, receptacles, light fixtures, gfci's, smoke detectors through-out. new 200a service. all work performed under 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
4 toilets, 5 lavatories, 4 shower/baths, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry, 2 new curb traps, fresh air inlet, house drain, 1 hwh & 1" water distribution ppc 2018
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
2.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Penn Med Rittenhouse Main Bldg, 1800 Lombard St (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,650 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Nichols, Jeremiah, School and 2 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
450 ft
Independence CS (450 ft), Universal Institute CS (1,200 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (1,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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