734 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 734 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, all closed, and 4 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 734 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
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and hosue drain into basement
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
Gut and re-wire, including replacement service breaker panel- 100a, approximately 25- receptacles, 12- switches, 15- lights, 9 kw hvac condenser.. in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building
- Mechanical permit Nov 2017Completed
Installing 5 mini splits w/ two condensing units in the yard.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2017Completed
Replace water heater, laundry tub- basement, kitchen sink, toilet, lavatory-1st floor, 2- toilets, 2- lavatories, shower on 2nd, toilet, lavatory, bathtub, shower- 3rd floor
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Addition permit May 2017Completed
Reframe interior stairwells and install new staircases. construct new roof deck and access pilot house (for stairs and landing only).
- Zoning permit May 2017Completed
Construct new roof deck and access pilot house (for stairs and landing only) on existing three story, single family dwelling.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
Connect to existing water and drain, new water and drain to new layout. install 5- water closets, 5- lavatories, 3- bathtubs, 2- showers, 3- sinks
- Mechanical permit Mar 2017Completed
Install (2) heat pumps with ductwork. (sfd)
- Electrical permit Mar 2017Completed
Upgrade to 20amp servise, sub panel 100amp located on 2nd floor, rough and finish wiring for recepts, lights, switches, interconnected smokes and co detectors, heat and ac, arc fault breakers and equipment as per 2008 nec (south district)
- Use permit Jan 2017Completed
Single family reduction
- Alteration permit Jan 2017Completed
For alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
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
2.1 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (750 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
Bainbridge Site and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,700 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
100 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
950 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (950 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,300 ft), Academy at Palumbo (1,800 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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