2127 Kater Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2127 Kater Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 0 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 2127 Kater Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Zoning permit Nov 2026Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Commercial building permit Jun 2025Completed
For the structural repair to exterior wall to resolve case #cf-2025-019851. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2025-019851. ** special inspections required **
- Residential building permit Mar 2024Completed
For the removal of an existing roof deck and exterior stairs, and for the construction of a roof deck access by exterior stairs in an existing single-family structure, as per approved plan.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Completed
For the erection of a roof deck accessed by exterior stairs. size and location as shown on plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp
- Residential building permit Feb 2020Expired
For new construction of a three-story attached building with cellar, roof deck and roof deck access structure per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Replace 3/4"water distribution pipe from curbcock on front pavement into basement-pa1#20193082048-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Zoning/use permit Nov 2019Completed
For new construction of a three-story attached building with cellar, roof deck and roof deck access structure for use as a single-family household living.
- Zoning permit Oct 2019Completed
To remediate roof and etend bathrm according to plan (approximately 6sqft)
- Addition permit Oct 2019Completed
To remediate roof and etend bathrm according to plan (approximately 6sqft)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2019Completed
Replacing 3/4"water service from curb trap to inside-pa1#20192884282-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
Replace 3/4"water service-pa1#20192483155-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 2400 South St, 2400 South St (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
Grays Ferry Avenue Catherine Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
National Publishing Co and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Amalgamated Center. 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
1,200 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (1,200 ft), Independence CS (2,550 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (2,550 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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