622 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 622 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 10 not closed, and 15 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 622 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install new heat pump, ductwork, and 8 diffusers
- Electrical permit May 2026Issued
200 amp service, 120/240 volt panel & basement wiring for lights and outlets.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
Ez plumbing permit 1 hot water heater, 1 kitchen sink, 3 lavatories, 3 water closets and 4 shower/tubs. all fixtures replacement will be with existing piping. all cast iron in basement changed to pvc and all copper waterlines in basement changed to pex. 7 sections of pvc repair.
- Residential building permit Mar 2026Issued
Interior renovations of an exisitng single-family attached structure, details as shown on the plan. no structural work.
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Issued
For the partial demolition at the third floor level of an existing attached structure and erection of the third floor additions with a roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure, and for level ii alterations to an existing structure. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings. all work to be done per approved plans. ** separate permit require for electrical, plumbing and mechanical **
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Repair/replace md, ct & fai.
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
For the partial demolition at the third floor level of an existing attached structure and the additions at the third floor level with a roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install (2) 92% efficiency 40,000 btu gas furnaces with duct work, grilles, registers and diffusers. install (2) 2 ton a/c condensers
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2023Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install (2) 92% efficiency 40,000 btu gas furnaces with duct work, grilles, registers and diffusers. install (2) 2 ton a/c condensers
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2023Completed
The installation of a one (1) inch combined service line for a fire & domestic supply line and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. multipurpose residential fire sprinkler system designed in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work shall be accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations, and approved building permit. separate permits required for all plumbing work. amendment 2023/6/14: amend original permit with a one & half (1 ½”) inch combined service line
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Installation of new 6" curbtrap and fresh air inlet ,1.5" water service ,pvc drain lines and pex water lines for 3.5 bathrooms , 4 toilets,4 lavs,3,tubs,1 kitchen,1 water heater
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Installation of 6"curbtrap and fresh air inlet, 1.5"water service, cast iron house drain, pvc interior drains and pex water for 3.5 bathrooms 4 toilets, 4 lavs, 3 tubs, 1 water heater,1 kitchen
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
2.0 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,850 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
Fleisher, Samuel S., Art Memorial. 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
750 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (750 ft), Meredith William M Sch (900 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 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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