2149 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2149 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 8 not closed, and 29 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 2149 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Dec 2025Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-005355
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2023-005355
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2023-005355
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2023-005355
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2023Completed
Install new fire suppression system and 1” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-005355
- Site / utility permit Aug 2023Completed
Excavation permit for rp-2023-005355
- Residential building permit Aug 2023Completed
5/8/2024 - change of dprc erection of an attached structure for use as single family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for sprinkler (13d) work. (underpinnning is not part of this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. both to be completed by an approved party.
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Expired
For installation of two (2) new windows into existing exterior side masonry brick wall with metal lintels. size and location as shown in the plan.
- Demolition permit Jun 2023Expired
For the complete demolition of the existing three (3) story masonry structure. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure.
- Zoning permit May 2023Completed
Erection of an attached structure with cellar, roof deck with access structure (maximum size not to exceed 125 sq. feet, maximum height not to exceed 10 feet, and for roof access only) (size and location as shown on plan) to use as single-family household living.
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 (1,200 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
2,150 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
850 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (850 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (2,450 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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