426 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 426 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 426 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- 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
- Zoning permit Nov 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
Make safe to comply cf-2022-084215, for a fractured bulged front exterior wall. installing (3) star bolts per detailed engineers report and to comply with pm-1801. fill voids with brick, mortar, & non-shrink grout.
- Demolition permit Aug 2022Completed
Sub demolition permit for cf-2022-019058. for the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. * add'l specs: no sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 804 s. lawrence st. and erosion control mat with topsoil and seed to be completed by 3rd party contractor. tree in rear to remain. demo contractor responsible for insulating and sheathing any exposed wall at adjacent property (804 s. lawrence st.)
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Emt 2 story 200 amp protect main electrical service cable on the outside of the home from mechanical damage & uv damage. installation of whole house square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device. x1 20 amp line for a gfci outlet in basement x1 replace a tamper resistant gfci outlet and cover plate for indoor application. 15amp. x1 disconnect the existing romex wires in the rear basement utility room that are spliced outside of a box. junction the wires correctly inside of a box. install a blank cover over the open junction box in the same ceiling bay. 200amp 40ckt homeline service x1 fish only as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
New curb trap fresh air inlet
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2020Completed
1235 sq. remove and replace 2.5 ton ac 13 seer with 80k 96% gas furnace remove and replace in existing locations as per ez hvac alterations
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2020Completed
For installation of a new hvac system including registers and diffusers with associated appliances and duct work as per 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
1.9 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 (650 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,050 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,150 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
200 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
450 ft
Meredith William M Sch (450 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (950 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,750 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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