2148 Kater Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2148 Kater Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 9 not closed, and 33 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 2148 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. 3/4" water service
- Site / utility permit Jul 2025Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2024-008577
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Install 200 amp service , wiring throughout ,install light fixtures ,outlets ,switches , smoke detectors ,grounding system.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2025Completed
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. new ductwork/ insulation / new ventilation single unit 4ton ac / 4ton coil 80.000 btuh gas furnace hi efficiency 92% ac located on the backyard
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Install (3) lavatories, (3) water closets, (3) tub/shower, (1)laundry sink, (1) kitchen sink, (1)hot water heater.
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
For the addition of a roof deck accessed from the exterior 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. underpinning of the basement level included in this application.
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Issued
To legalize the roof deck at the second floor level, and for the addition of a roof deck above the third floor roof, accessed from the second floor roof deck. size and location per plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-000228
- Electrical permit Jun 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-000228
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2024Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13d throughout an existing structure. installation to include 1-1/2" combined fire service line as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2024-000228
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2024-000228
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 (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 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
250 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
1,250 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (1,250 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (2,650 ft), Independence CS (2,700 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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