2003 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2003 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 12 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 2003 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. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Rewire kitchen and great room throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. all work done according to the 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Remove, save & re-install existing toilet. install rough & finish plumbing (valves & fixtures) for kitchen renovation as indicated per plans installation of 2 fixtures
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Completed
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2025Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Wiring for 3rd floor addition to include switches, receptacles, fixtures, kitchen circuits, electric heaters and a/c connected by others. smoke & smoke/co2s
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
- disconnect and remove existing fixtures - disconnect and remove old drain and water lines - install new drain and water lines for each fixture (2ct water closet, 3 ct tub/ shower, 1 ct kitchen sink, 2 ct lav, 2 hose bibs, 1 roof drain) 11 fixtures - install new fixtures in desired locations - install new shut-off valves for fixtures - test plumbing and ensure it is in good working order
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed
For the erection of a third floor addition with a roof deck accessed by a spiral staircase from a lower deck of an existing structure for use as a single-family dwelling; size and location as per application/plan. **amendment 2/27/25** to document the location of a roof top ac unit
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Completed
For the erection of a third-floor addition with roof deck to an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shown on plan.
- Residential building permit Nov 2022Completed
For the erection of roof deck with roof deck access rear spiral stair as part of an attached structure for continuous use as household living single family dwelling. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Zoning permit Oct 2022Completed
For the erection of a roof deck and exterior stair above an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on application/plans.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Donatucci Kitchens, 19th & Washington Ave (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
Jane D Kent Nursery School and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,300 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
150 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (150 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (1,550 ft), Independence CS (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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