508 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 508 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 8 not closed, and 2 violations, 2 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 508 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Site / utility permit Nov 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2026-008123
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Completed
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size including an emergency disconnect as per residential service equipment ez standard 100a service replacing existing 100a system, 30 space panel, meter socket, surge protection device, dedicated circuit for front and rear exterior gfci receptacles w/ bubble covers. ***nec 2020 fish only***
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Issued
***nec 2017 fishing only*** 200a service replacement 200a grounding system 40ckt main breaker panel complete home surge protection device laundry flush mount led fixture audible gfci circuit for sewage pump 240v 20a circuit for utility exterior outlet
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Issued
For minor interior alterations, removal of plaster and install drywall on existing partitons in an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan/phc approval.
- Zoning permit May 2024Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, complete main drain interior from front to rear of basement.
- Residential building permit Sep 2023Completed
Star-bolt installation per plan
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Jun 2020Completed
For exterior plumbing to include lateral seal as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Completed
Replace 3/4" water service-pa1#20200522927-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Mechanical permit Jan 2016Completed
Install gas direct vent fireplace insert (installation to comply with manufacturer's installation guide)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2015Expired
2wc, 2 bath shower, 2 lav (sfd)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (450 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,200 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,000 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
400 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
500 ft
Meredith William M Sch (500 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (850 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
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