7601 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7601 Castor Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 1 not closed, and 26 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 7601 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2024Expired
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2021Completed
For a level ii interior alteration to an existing business occupancy on the first floor of an existing building. alteration to include thr erection of new wall partition for the creation of new rooms and ada restroom. all work to be performed per approved plans. **iebc 2018**separate permits required for any mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work**
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Completed
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Electrical permit Jan 2021Completed
3- 20 amp branch circuit to include gfci and recepticle outlets connecting to existing 150 amp panel. using fishing methods.all necessary bonding and grounding as per 2014 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
Replace 2 kitchen sinks fixtures only, no new piping
- Electrical permit Dec 2012Completed
Upgrade wiring to #6 and breaker from 50 amp to 60 amp... in accordance with 2008 nec
- Electrical permit May 2012Completed
Inst fiber optic cables on exist cell site rem & repl 6 antennas 3 lines of outdoor fiber 50' each from antennas to purcell telco cabinet on exist equip room platroom on roof hubner & suhner mle hybrid fc as per nec 2008 site 1ph6955f
- Plumbing permit Apr 2007Completed
Replace 5" curb trap and fresh air inlet
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Morts Auto Ctr, 7611 Castor Ave (250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,250 ft
Avery Soabar Products Group. 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
1,500 ft
Rhawnhurst Sch (1,500 ft), Castor Gardens MS (2,400 ft), Northeast HS (2,650 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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