2131 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2131 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 24 not closed, and 23 violations, 7 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 2131 Catharine 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
24 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per attached ez permit standard for plumbing.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with an increase in service size from 100 amp to 200 amp as per residential service equipment ez standard third floor renovation all open framing new hard wired smoke detectors throughout structure as per nec 2020
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Wiring entire house, outlets, switches, gfci
- General permit minor Aug 2026Issued
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 / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
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. (1) fujitsu 1-1/2 ton ducted concealed unit for 3rd floor addition, (1) fujitsu 1-1/2 ton heatpump, ductwork , and 11 diffusers
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
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. 80k btu 92% furnace, 3 ton ac, ductwork, and 10 diffusers
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
Complete demolition to create vacant lot
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Installing 3/4" water service, 5" curb trap, 4" main drain, 4" fresh air inlet
- Residential building permit Apr 2026Issued
Erection of a third floor addition with roof deck and pilot house, and 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. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. amend permit 4/21/26 to include removal and replacement of the basement slab at the existing elevation (no underpinning) and for the replacement of the brick facade. basement to remain non-habitable.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Issued
Repair/replace ct, fai & md. replace 5 wc, 5 tubs/shower, 5-lavatories, 1-ks, 1-ls, 1-wh, 1-sewage pump and 1-sump pump.
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 (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 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
2,000 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
750 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (750 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (2,300 ft), Independence CS (2,850 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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