7110 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7110 Castor Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 7110 Castor Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Expired
New 3/4" backflow
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Issued
Replace backflow device
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
3/4" backflow
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Administrative permit Jan 2022Completed
Certificate of occupancy ony for a business and professional office from basement through first floor in an existing structure as per approved plans. no work is permitted under this permit.
- Zoning permit Jun 2020Issued
Office - business and professional
- Use permit Dec 2019Completed
For a day care center from basement through first floor not more than twenty-four(24) consecutive hours with accessory preparation and serving of food in an existing structure. no sign on this application
- Operations permit Jan 2019Completed
Hotworks: welding/cutting/soldering/torch work - permit expires: 01/17/20
- Use permit Oct 2018Completed
For a daycare center on the first floor of an existing one (1) story building, for periods of less than twenty four (24) consecutive hours with accessory preparing and serving food, no sign on this permit.
- Use permit Aug 2018Completed
Business and professional offices( multi service business ) no check cahsing on the first floor of an existing structure with one previously approved dwelling unit above in an existing structure.(no signs on this permit)
- Use permit Jun 2018Completed
Use front of one story bldg as retail sales ofwearing apperal and accessories, no change to rear residential area,
- Electrical permit Feb 2018Issued
Install fire alarm vista 32fb control panel, annuncinator, system smokes, 4 horn strobes, 3 pull stations, 1 heat detector, 1 strobe to comply fc-13-907.19 within violation# 612720 as per nfpa72 (east district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.8 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 (650 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
1,400 ft
Castor Gardens MS (1,400 ft), Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch (2,200 ft), Moore J Hampton Sch (2,250 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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