425 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 425 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 4 not closed, and 27 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 425 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2024Completed
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. replacing some damage duct for a single family home. replacing 10 feet duct and a 6 inch supply pipe in the basement.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Remove kitchen sink drain and water supply lines, install new waste and hot and cold supply on opposite wall. 1 fixture.
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Electrical permit Dec 2023Completed
Install the following by way of fishing install one recetacle outlet install one light fixture as per nec 2017
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. ( supply & install one 3 ton -18 seer electric heat pump brand -carrier with all necessary supply & return duct work with all grills, registers & diffusers to service house)(no exterior work to front facade permitted as part of this permit. - tm, phc).
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Rewire 2 bedrooms single family dwelling. install 20 light fixtures, 30 receptacles, 10 switches, 2 smoke detectors and 4 combo smoke/c02 detectors. as per nec 2017 .existing service to remain
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Relocation of plumbing in new kitchen and bathroom layout. new kitchen sink, lav, shower/tub, toilet and washer machine.
- Residential building permit Sep 2022Completed
Non-structural renovation
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Completed
For the construction of a rear basement egress well to an existing attached structure. for a single family household living. as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
1 sink in cabinet 2" pvc drain 1/2" pex supply lines
- Electrical permit Oct 2020Completed
Install outlets, lighting fixtures, and switches as per specified layout in open framing. all work as per neca and city of philadelphia code requirements. as per 2014 nec
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (750 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
4,100 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility 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
250 ft
Bethel Burial Ground and 1 more listings close by. 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
350 ft
Meredith William M Sch (350 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,100 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,850 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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