608 Cantrell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 608 Cantrell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 15 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 608 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
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached three (3) story structure with a roof deck and roof deck access structure above. for use as a single family household living. building to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within ten (10) feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third party agency.
- General permit minor May 2026Issued
For the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. alteration/repair strictly prohibited under this permit type.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Issued
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2025-003971
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-003971
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
For the erection of an attached new structure with a cellar and an accessory roof deck (for residential use only) with roof access structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2025-003971
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2025-003971
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-003971
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2025Issued
For the installation of a new fire suppression system and 1” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Site / utility permit Sep 2025Issued
Site / utility permit for rp-2025-003971
- Residential building permit Aug 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached 3-story structure with roof access structure for access to an occupiable roof deck. structure for use as single-family household living. the building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permiits to be obtained for all other work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 8 feet (1/4th of height of building) of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work. ** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third-party agency **excavation permit required ** **amendment (6-18-2026) - for changes to the egress well design as per the approved amended construction documents.
- Zoning permit Feb 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck accessed by a pilothouse, size and location as shown on the plans.
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 (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
450 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,000 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
1,100 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (1,100 ft), Southwark Sch (1,650 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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