2223 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2223 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 5 not closed, and 32 violations, 2 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 2223 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Install nine new fixtures with piping
- 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. additional permits may be required. install (1) 2-ton unit and (1) 3-ton unit, plus associated ductwork with a total of (15) diffusers/registers.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replace curb trap fai
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Installation of backflow device rpz
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Completed
For the erection of a third floor addition and roof deck accessed by pilot house with interior alterations to an existing structure used as a single-family dwelling; size and location as per application/plans. **amendment 7/17/25** framing modifications per amended plan
- Site / utility permit Dec 2024Completed
For excavation and underpinning of existing building.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Completed
For the erection of a third floor addition to include a roof deck with a pilot house above. size and location per plans.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
New wiring for complete single family home. wiring for receptacles, switches, kitchen appliances, smoke detectors, hvac equipment, and lighting. new 200 amp service installation. all wiring shall comply with 2017 national electrical code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 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. install (2) 92% efficiency 40,000 btu gas furnaces with duct work, grilles, registers and diffusers. install (2) 2 ton a/c condensers
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
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. zp-2022-007624 issued for a sdingle family dwelling. see associated residential permitrp-2022-009420 1 building drain, 4 water closets, 5 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs, 2 floor drains, 1 ejector sump pump, 1 sump pump, 1 area drains, 1 hot water heater according to the 2018 ppc. 1-5x4” curb trap 1-4” fai
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mattei Arco, 2435 Washington Ave (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
900 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
2,050 ft
Grays Ferry Cogeneration 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
1,100 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (1,100 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (2,700 ft), Independence CS (3,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
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