7065 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7065 Castor Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 1 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 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 7065 Castor Avenue 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Use permit Oct 2019Completed
Use to professional office (tax prep office) on the 1st floor of a commercial structure with an existing single family household living unit on the 2nd floor. **no sign permit on this application**
- Use permit Feb 2018Completed
For use as retail sale of consumer goods on the first floor of an existing attached structure with previously approved single family household living above. (no sign opn this permit)
- Use permit Oct 2016Completed
Per proviso for preparation and serving of cold food only for take out (take out restaurant) as part of a retail sale of food, beverages and groceries on 1st floor in the same building with existing single family dwelling above in an existing structure. no sign on this permit.
- Sign permit Oct 2011Completed
For the erection of a flat-wall sign and an awning with no signage as per plans.
- Zoning/use permit Oct 2011Completed
Install accessory flatwall dimensional letters sign and awning (no sign on the awning) accessory to the retail pharmacy in an existing structure.
- Use permit Jul 2011Completed
Use space for pharmacy.
- Zoning/use permit Jul 2010Completed
Re-wrap existing awning sign with vinyl cover
- Use permit Jun 2010Completed
Use space as a grocery store.
- Electrical permit Apr 2010Completed
Install fire alarm system.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2010Completed
Water heater, lavatory and water closet
- Alteration permit Dec 2009Completed
Replace existing floor joists on part of the 1st w / reinforced concrete floor slab new stairs to basement and 2nd floor. new ada bathroom on 1st floor. new wall on basement, new opening on the princeton ave all work per architect's plan note use registration for proposed two family dwelling units on 2nd floor
- Electrical permit Dec 2009Completed
Install 200 amp service and interior wiring for two (2) apartments, install 14 lights and store, lighting only as per 2005 (east dist)
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
2.7 mi
Metal Banks (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Castor Ave Bp, 7001 Castor Ave (400 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,650 ft
Castor Gardens MS (1,650 ft), Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch (2,000 ft), Moore J Hampton Sch (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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