219 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 219 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 48 permits, 7 not closed, and 4 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 219 Catharine Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Jun 2026Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. sheathing must comply with standard and not exceed allowable amount or need a new permit with plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Issued
Basement- relocate laundry sink and washer box 1st floor- replace island sink drain/vent. new sink/garbage disposal 2nd floor- replace 2 lav sinks, 1 water closet, 1 shower 3rd floor- new bathroom consisting of stack, water lines, drains for 1 water closet, 2 lav sinks, and 1 bath tub
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 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. installation of new heat pump system, ductwork, and 15 diffusers
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Issued
Supply and install 4 recessed lights, 2 3w switches, 1 pendant , 1 switch, 2 sconces 1 switch, 1 gfciwr receptacle outside, 6 recessed lights 2 3w switches, run new 120v 20a lines for all appliances through out the kitchen.2nd floor bedroom run an afci line for receptacles and lighting. bathroom supply and install an exhaust fan, gfci receptacles 2 recessed lights 2 switches. sundeck run 3 120v 20a lines for 4 gfciwr receptacles, 1 refrigerator and 2 gfci above counter top.
- Residential building permit Feb 2026Issued
Interior alterations and roof deck addition, details as shown on the plans and documents.
- Zoning permit Jan 2026Issued
For the erection of a walkout roof deck on the third floor level to an existing semidetached structure. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Completed
For the installation of new ductless hvac appliances and bathroom / clothes dryer exhausts throughout a two (2) family dwelling as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 imc. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work. see rp-2024-002417 for associated building permit.
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
Permit is related to rp-2024-002417. this permit is for replacement of roof framing per plan. no shared walls are modified. no impact to adjacent properties.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
2 kitchen sinks 2 washer lines 2 hwh 1 laundry tub 6 lavatories 5 toilets 3 bathtubs 2 shower stalls 2 rain leaders & cesspool combinations 1 rain leaders 1 sump-pump
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Rewire per plans/code including; 300 amp service, tamper proof outlets, lighting, arc fault breakers, 120v smokes/carbons.
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Completed
Wo family dwelling renovation. new pilot house and roof deck. structural modifications in rear to create 2 car parking. no basement lowering. basement renovation for laundry room. no habitable in basement. fire seperataion between units. emergency egress escape resque in each bedrooms.
- Zoning permit Mar 2024Completed
For the addition to an existing 3 story structure of a roof deck and access structure, rear second floor terrace, 2 off street parking spaces to be accessed from the rear to be used as two-family household living; size and location as per plan/application. existing 3-story structure to be used as 2-family dwelling. new pilot house and roof deck. rear garage for 2 car parking. new exterior stairs within property lines. no changes in open area. existing 3rd floor rear terrace to be removed. new 2nd floor rear terrace to be created. existing basement to be infilled at garage to grade.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.7 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Superior Auto Care, 900-910 Second St (900 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
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,200 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 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
1,150 ft
Meredith William M Sch (1,150 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,900 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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