4931 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4931 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 2 not closed, and 3 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 4931 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Interior alterations to exisiting buildings. installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for 38 fixtures. all work performed in compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2024Completed
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, ductless systems, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2024Completed
For the installation of a two-inch fire service line, two-inch backflow preventer and fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13r.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2024Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2024-002473 install new 2" fire service from street to building supply and install all required sprinklers per npfa 13r supply and install all required piping, hangers and fittings per nfpa 13r supply and install new 2" city-approved backflow preventer supply and install new fire department connection supply and install all required bells, tampers and flow switches
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Install 400 amp service, 5 meters, 5 panels & wire throughout as per electrical plans and 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet and main drain
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Install a new fire alarm system throughout. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Completed
For the erection of additions (porch enclosure & rear 3rd story) to an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on plans.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2024Completed
For the erection of an addition and level iii alterations to include new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13r. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work. *2018 iebc*
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Replace house trap and riser to the basement, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
Replace curb trap and fai. replace main drain
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
2.1 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 (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,300 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
2,200 ft
Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (2,200 ft), Harrington Avery D Sch (2,250 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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