539 Cantrell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 539 Cantrell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 16 not closed, and 60 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 539 Cantrell Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
Installation of rough and finish plumbing throughout new water and sewer services 1.5” domestic water line new main sanitary and storm drain and curb traps and 4” fai
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-006792
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-006792
- Site / utility permit Sep 2025Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2025-006792
- Residential building permit Sep 2025Amendment applicant revisions
For the new construction of three (3) story building of type vb construction with a roof deck and roof deck access structure for the use of single family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans.
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure, for use as a single-family household living, the size and location as shown on the plan. amendment #1: amend to remove the roof deck with roof deck access structure and front terrace as per the amended plan.
- Electrical permit Apr 2025Completed
Installation of a 4.3kwdc solar photo-voltaic system, including solar modules, solar edge inverter, and racking equipment in accordance with attached ez standard
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replacing house trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replacing house trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Expired
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Residential building permit Aug 2024Completed
Make safe permit- for the removal of the rear shed structure by hand with no impact to adjacent property and to remove/replace plywood sheathing on the three sides of the rear bay as per engineer’s report to resolve case #582015. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #582015 . special inspector to observe and monitor.
- General permit minor May 2023Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.5 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Walt Whitman Bridge, Drpa Administration Building (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
300 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,750 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 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
1,350 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (1,350 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,600 ft), Southwark Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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