313 Kater Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 313 Kater Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 11 not closed, and 60 violations, 16 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 313 Kater Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 16 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Issued
Rewire existing knob & tube wiring with new wiring and circuitry as required. service work / installation basement: • install (10) 4” led high hats on dimmer control • install (4) 120v quad outlets • provide new line to serve gas heater 3rd floor: • install (3) 120v quad outlets with proper boxes 2nd floor: • install (3) 120v quad outlets with proper boxes throughout: • install (5) 120v interconnected ac/dc co-type smoke detectors • install new wiring and motion sensor light on switch leg at rear of house • install motion sensor light at front of house • install proper electrical boxes where needed • add dimmer control at dining room • add dimmer control at living room • replace all standard devices with decora-style devices
- General permit Mar 2025Expired
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated accessory wall sign. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work, including all electrical work.
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For the erection of one (1) statically illuminated accessory wall sign. size and location as shown in plans.
- Administrative permit Nov 2024Completed
No alterations this permit. for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for group m retail sales of wearing apparel & accessories at the 1st floor as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc.
- Zoning permit Nov 2024Issued
Retail sales - wearing apparel and accessories
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Completed
Install 3/4" backflow device
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit Aug 2022Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Zoning permit May 2022Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Rewire bathroom as per nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
2 water closets; 2 lavs; 2 bathtubs pex and pvc
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
1.9 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 715-717 Passyunk Ave Site, 715-717 Passyunk Ave (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
200 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,550 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 1 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
900 ft
Meredith William M Sch (900 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (1,700 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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