2307 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2307 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 3 not closed, and 47 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 2307 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Expired
For the underpinning of an existing attached structure. *per phc approval window assembly 'shop' drawings required for final approval of front basement windows*
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 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. philadelphia historical commission approves with the condition that all exterior equipment and conduit are located at the rear of the property. no work to front facade is allowed under this permit. property is historically designated and listed on the philadelphia register of historic places as per the condition of the (phc) philadelphia historic commission approval
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
New 200 amp service with meter socket and panel rewire house thoughout with receptacles, switches and lighting. install 120 volt hardwire smoke detector according to the 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Installing 19 fixtures 1 hot water heater 1 kitchen sink 1 washer machine 6 toilets 6 lavs 4 shower/tubs
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Completed
For the erection of a side rear addition to an existing attached single-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permit required for window installation* **separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work** ***underpinning is not part of this permit*** amendment #1 amend to replace windows as shown on schedule and per approved historic commission window shop drawings and to remove the previously approved addition under zp-2024-012300 from the scope of work as per amended plan.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Completed
For the erection of a side rear addition to an existing attached structure. size and location as per plams.
- General permit minor Sep 2024Completed
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans
- General permit minor Sep 2024Expired
Ez permit windows & doors permit- for the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. replacement of windows in exiting openings. **see philadelphia historic approval***
- General permit minor Dec 2022Completed
For repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. remove existing asphalt shingles install federal grey eco star plastic slates with scarfed edge
- General permit minor May 2021Completed
Ez permit re-roofing-**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit as per phc. dept.of streets permit 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. (to legalize work as per violation cf-2021-029485)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2020Completed
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. *rooftop units permitted if included in approved building plans*
- Zoning permit Oct 2020Issued
One car parking space at the rear of the property. erection of fence wall with 6' 0" high folding gate per zba proviso. ** to extend ap # 1032388 for a period of one year per section 14-303(10)(d) of the philadelphia zoning code. a building permit must be obtained by 10/14/2024.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mattei Arco, 2435 Washington Ave (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
Grays Ferry Avenue Catherine Street and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,700 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
1,450 ft
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy (1,450 ft), Stanton Edwin M Sch (3,000 ft), Independence CS (3,500 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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