4907 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4907 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 11 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 4907 Catharine Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Dec 2025Issued
For level iii interior alterations and the erection of a 3rd story addition with private residential roof deck and roof deck access structure above the existing two-story attached structure (v-b construction) with a change in use and occupancy classification to expand an existing sit-down restaurant (group a-2) and to create three (3) dwelling units (group r-2). building to be fully sprinklered with a nfpa 13 system throughout the group a-2 occupancy and with a nfpa 13r system throughout the group r-2 occupancy. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
For the erection of an addition above an existing attached structure with roof deck accessed by roof deck access structure. size and location as per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2024Completed
**make safe permit** for repairs to fire-damaged interior stairway and roof to comply with violation case # cf-2023-099416. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2023-099416. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Administrative permit Nov 2023Completed
For certificate of occupancy for multi-family household living (three dwelling units). no alterations to be performed under this permit. building to comply with 2018 fire and property maintenance codes.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2023Expired
Level ii interior alterations (no change of occupancy) for renovations to the first floor level of a restaurant to increase number of toilet facilities as per approved plans. see also permit cp-2021-007915 for certificate of occupancy. building to be fully sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep or fire suppression work**
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2022Expired
For the installation of a 2-inch fire service line, 2-inch backflow preventer and wet fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hyddraulic calculations and nfpa 13.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2022Expired
For legalization of level ii interior alterations with a partial change in occupancy to extend an existing sit-down restaurant (group a-2) at the 1st floor to the 2nd floor of the existing two (2) story structure as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Oct 2021Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Replacement of house trap and fai outside only.
- Site / utility permit Jan 2021Issued
For sitework to install a new 2" fire service line and 2" backflow prevention device for the future installation of an nfpa 13 automatic wet sprinkler system within an existing two (2) story attached structure, as per plans; separate permit required for installation of fire suppression system; no other work on this permit.
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2020Expired
To supply and install nfpa 13d sprinkler systems per nfpa-13 and philadelphia standards.
- Electrical permit Dec 2019Completed
Replace electrical panel 2nd floor 100amp as per 2017 nec
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Midstates Equip Svc, 1000 S 50th St (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,100 ft
Good Humor Corp 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
2,350 ft
Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (2,350 ft), Harrington Avery D Sch (2,400 ft), The Workshop School (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.4 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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