2047 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2047 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 24 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 2047 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
For the erection of a roof deck and roof deck access structure to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
Replace 10 fixtures to 2 1/2 bath, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2024Completed
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. install 96% 100k btu furnace, 3 ton condenser, ductwork, and 12 diffusers
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Completed
Install 200-amp service, installing new wiring thru-out, fishing wire thru-out. install complete grounding system with 2 ground rods, receptacles, switches, gfi's in all wet locations, arc-fault circuit breakers, hard wired smokes, exterior lighting, recessed lighting.
- General permit minor Jan 2024Completed
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.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
For the erection of an addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure above an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Residential building permit Nov 2023Completed
Existing 2 story single family home, proposed 3rd floor addition with pilot house and roof deck above, details as shown on plans. joists replacement shall not exceed 2/3rd of all existing joists.
- Residential building permit Oct 2022Expired
For the erection of an addition and roof deck with roof deck access structure above an existing attached structure.
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Completed
For the erection of an addition above an existing attached structure including a roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Replace house drain house trap and fresh air inlet ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
Replace curb trap fai pr box as per 2004
- Zoning permit Jul 2019Completed
Remove 1st floor addition at rear; construction of a roof deck at third floor and roof deck accessed from stair on second floor roof deck, size and location as shown on plan.no parking space approved on this application
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 (1,400 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
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
1,600 ft
Lerro Products Inc and 6 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
350 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (350 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (1,900 ft), Independence CS (2,500 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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