1823 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1823 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 15 violations.
- 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 1823 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Residential building permit Jul 2022Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). kitchen work consists of removing of kitchen cabinets and install new cabinets. patch and refinish first floor flooring. no new plumbing or electric. bathroom work consists of removing tile floor, vanity and accessories. install new tile flooring, vanity, and accessories. no new plumbing or electric. no changes of property layout.
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Completed
Renovation description of work, including number of devices: 1.general electrical allowances including: a.(4) outlets (gfi protect per code) b.(9) recessed lights c.(5) general light fixtures d.(2) switches/dimmers e.(1) plugmold 2.wire & connect appliances 3.no change in service. as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Rough 2 toilets 1 shower 2 lavatories 1 laundry connection
- Residential building permit Apr 2021Completed
Construct a partial 2nd floor addition over an existing 1-story rear addition of a 2-story structure. interior renovations at area of construction. for shoring and replacing of the existing foundation below rear addition per plans. separate permits for all mep work required.
- Zoning permit Apr 2021Expired
Proposed new 318 sf roof deck on existing roof, accessible by spiral stair from existing 3rd floor rear deck to an existing attached structure.
- Zoning permit Jun 2020Issued
For the erection of an addition above a rear one-story portion of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- General permit minor Apr 2020Completed
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.
- Mechanical permit Mar 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Administrative permit Feb 2019Completed
For an amendment to previously issued addition permit ap#909004 to submit engineer's letter regarding change of 1st flr middle support beam from steel to wood, as requested by inspector on l&i case #665327; no plans on this permit; no other changes to previously approved work on this permit.
- Electrical permit Nov 2018Completed
Kitchen rewire as per nec 2008 5 outlets 2 gfci 8 switches 14 recessed lights
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Installation of 9 fixtures in accordance with 2004 ppc.
- Addition permit Sep 2018Completed
For the erection of an addition to the rear 2nd story as part of an existing three (3) story attached structure used as single-family household living, as per plans; separate permits required for all mep work; building not required to be sprinklered; see ap#885918 for zoning permit.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Donatucci Kitchens, 19th & Washington Ave (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,500 ft
Jane D Kent Nursery School. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
800 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 5 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
750 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (750 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (900 ft), Universal Institute CS (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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