342 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 342 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 1 not closed, and 41 violations, 6 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 342 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Completed
Replace 1 kitchen sink on first floor unit replace 1 bathroom sink in the first floor unit
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Completed
- install 200amp 2 gang meter socket - install 100amp main breaker panel for the first floor apartment. - separate the first floor apartment from the second floor. - rewire the kitchen counter. - replace the 6inch trims to led.
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Completed
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Move the tub drain about 5 feet to the new location of the tub also move the water lines to the new location. update the valves on the kitchen sink and bathroom sink water lines. total 3 fixtures
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Completed
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 includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* kitchen renovation: - the kitchen is located on the first floor in the rear of the home -demo existing cabinets, countertops, backsplash, some drywall, tile flooring, and exterior door. -install new drywall where needed, install new tile flooring, install new cabinets, countertop, tile backsplash, and exterior door. -replace existing light fixture -no electrical or plumbing is being moved or modified. -no work in the basement bathroom renovation -demo existing wall and floor tile -demo partition wall to create half wall in tub surround -install new mold and mildew resistant drywall -install schluter kerdi membrane on shower walls and schluter dirtra on floor to serve as tile substrate. -install new wall and floor tile -reinstall toilet -reinstall vanity -swap out light fixture -no plumbing or electrical is moving or being changed -no basement work
- Mechanical permit Aug 2019Completed
Install new goodman 1.5 ton heat pump in basement condenser in yard with supply return and ductwork
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
Electrical wire/devices as per 2014 nec
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
Ez-re-roof permit-- remove roofing material and replace with gaf lifetime shingle system. structural aleration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modication to exterior walls,party walls,floor/roof framing or foundations; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2019Completed
Install piping and fixtures for basement bathroom(one w/c,lav, tub), kitchen sink, laundry box as per philadelphia plumbing code.
- Alteration permit Jan 2019Completed
For underpinning and alterations through an existing attached structure. for use as a two (2) family house hold living. as per plans.
- Use permit Nov 2017Completed
For use as a two-family household living in an existing structure.
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 (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,250 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
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Bethel Burial Ground. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
600 ft
Meredith William M Sch (600 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,250 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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