304 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 304 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 3 not closed, and 16 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 304 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2026Issued
For the erection of an accessory structure for assembly purpose. ** all work to be done per approved plans.** if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work**ibc 2021**
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Replace building trap and fresh air inlet.
- General permit minor Aug 2022Expired
Reroof all sloped roofing areas. shingles material is a certainteed landmark
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 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*
- Residential building permit Oct 2020Completed
Second-story addition and interior renovation of existing three-story single family residence per plans.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Completed
For the erection of an addition with a rear deck at second floor to the existing attached building (size and location as shown on plans)
- Plumbing permit Jun 2020Completed
For interior plumbing to include section of main drain, section of stack, replaces waste lines for [2] toilets, [2] sinks, [2] showers, [1]kitchen sink, [1]hot water tank as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Rewire entire inside of house install new 200amp service all by fishing only as per 2014 nec
- Zoning permit Feb 2020Completed
For the erection of a rear one story addition with roof deck and for the the erection of a second floor addition over existing one story portion of an existing single family structure(size and location as shown on the plan).
- Residential building permit Feb 2020Completed
Construct a 1 story addition on rear of existing 1 story ell w/ roof deck construct a 1 story addition on top of existing 1 story
- Demolition permit Nov 2019Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition of non load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
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
1.8 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,150 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
850 ft
Meredith William M Sch (850 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,550 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,950 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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