2236 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2236 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 59 permits, 7 not closed, and 14 violations, 3 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 2236 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace water heater.
- General permit minor Apr 2024Expired
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 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) 95% efficiency 40,000 btu gas furnaces, (2) 2 ton a/c condensers, ductwork, and 14 diffusers.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Wire single family dwelling with lights, outlets, switches, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors 200 amp service as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Interior plumbing 3 wc, 2 tubs, 3 lavatories, 1 ks, 1 ll, 1 wh
- Residential building permit Apr 2023Completed
Existing 2 story, single family home. 3rd floor and rear addition. roof deck with pilot house. full interior renovation. no underpinning. new basement slab. no underpinning or excavation in the basement as part of this permit (seven foot ceilings required). call the inspector or an intial inspection prior to the start of work. special inspections continuance with this permit.
- General permit minor Feb 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.
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Completed
Erection of an addition on an existing single family dwelling (nte 38ft in height) with a roof top deck accessed by a pilot house.
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Expired
Alteration: interior building; existing single-family dwelling; non-structural renovation; no basement excavations; no change in occupancy.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2021Completed
Replace full water service - main to meter ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Feb 2021Expired
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. demolition of existing flooring, install new flooring, demolition of non-bearing walls, new non-bearing walls, new electric, plumbing, & hvac (will hire licensed trade person, new paint & gypsum wallboard. pointing of brick facade and brick replacement as per phc.
- Residential building permit Apr 2020Issued
Make safe permit to comply case #cf-2020-003553. front exterior brick remove and replace.
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 (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 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
1,900 ft
Grays Ferry Cogeneration and 7 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
1,200 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (1,200 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (2,800 ft), Independence CS (3,350 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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- 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.
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- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
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