2136 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2136 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 49 permits, 4 not closed, and 9 violations, 1 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 2136 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
For the erection of a three story addition over an existing accessory garage structure to create an accessory dwelling unit. size and locations per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
For the erection of a three story addition over an existing accessory garage structure. size and locations per plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Install plumbing for a full renovation and 4th floor addition. 3 full baths, 1 half bath, new water heater, washer/dryer, kitchen sink/dishwasher/fridge, 2 hose bibs on roof decks **16 fixtures**
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2023Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a four (4) story single-family dwelling to include a two (2) inch fire service line and a two (2) inch backflow preventer. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13r by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see rp-2023-004284 for associated building permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2023Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. 2 hvac systems, 40k gas furnace 92% with 2.5 ton ac for basement, first and second floor and another 40k gas furnace 92% with 2.5 ton ac for third and fourth floor, ductwork, 25 registers.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Install 200a service cable with meter socket, 200a panel and grounding. wire throughout a single family dwelling with receptacles, switches, light fixtures, c/o and smoke detectors as per nec 2017 code.
- Residential building permit Jun 2023Completed
For a fourth floor addition with front roof deck at 3rd floor level and interior renovation of existing structure, details as shown on plan. no underpinning of foundation and no lowering of basement floor included.
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Completed
Erection of a fourth story addition with roof deck and erection of fence, size and location as shown on plan.
- General permit minor Apr 2023Expired
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Ws,ct,fai,hd,ad pa20193160089 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - " and 4-wc,4-lavs,1-bs,4-bt,1ks,1wm,1-dw & hwh,stack the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
Install new 200 amp service with grounding, wiring & all devices, light fixtures, smoke/co detectors, g.f.i.all phone, tvs and camera systems, and connections to heating & a/c units per the 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2019Completed
Install complete new hvac system (2 units) for new const sfd as per manufacturers requirements, fuel gas code and ez warm air standard
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 (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 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 (2,350 ft), Independence CS (2,950 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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