7608 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7608 Castor Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 7608 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Expired
Install 3/4" backflow device
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
Residential - household living - single-family; eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Zoning permit Apr 2023Issued
For the consolidation of two (2) existing parcels into one (1) parcel. size and location as shown in the application/plans. a new deed is required prior to issuance of a co, or the expiration of this zoning permit.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Completed
Install backfloe preventor the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Sep 2018Completed
Install house meter socket box and house 100a panel... per 2008 nec (mixed use)
- Use permit Jul 2018Completed
Money transferring flight tickets bill payments financial services on the first floor of an existing structure with one previously approved dwelling unit
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
Install complete fire alarm system with pullstations,horns,strobes,horn/strobes along with panel as per nfpa 72
- Mechanical permit Jan 2018Completed
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing;partial change of occupancy; dental office;1st floor; mixed-use building; 1wc and 1lav sink for ada compliant bathroom 4 hand sinks 1 additional sink for casting 1 solid interceptor 1 hub drain and 1 floor drain both in basement 1 hwh - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
Install electrical wiring in a space renovated to be a dental office as per plans per 2008 nec.
- Alteration permit Jun 2017Completed
Partial change of occupancy classification & level 2 alterations to create dental office at 1st floor of exist. mixed-use building including demo. of interior walls, erection of partition walls for corridor, exam & lunchenette spaces & all associated finish work; building is not fully sprinklered. separate permit req'd for any mech., elec., & plumb. work.
- Use permit Mar 2017Completed
Use to dental office
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
2.9 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 (150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,000 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
1,350 ft
Rhawnhurst Sch (1,350 ft), Castor Gardens MS (2,500 ft), Northeast HS (2,600 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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