7640 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7640 Castor Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 7640 Castor Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high 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. 11 open violations.
- General permit Apr 2025Expired
For the erection of two (2) static illuminated wall signs on an existing structure. 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, including all electrical work.
- Zoning permit Apr 2025Issued
Erection of two accessory flat wall signs accessory to existing use as previously approved in the structure, size and location shown on the plan.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Hub, grease trap and 4 sinks
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Install recess lighting and switches to three 20 amp branch circuits according to the 2017 nec.
- Commercial building permit Nov 2024Completed
For the construction /alterations throughout an existing attached structure. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Expired
For installation of one (1) three compartment sink, one (1) mop sink, and one (1) hand sink as per 2018 ppc.
- Zoning permit Jun 2020Expired
Covid-19 temp use (restaurants / retail)
- Zoning permit May 2020Issued
Personal services
- Use permit Jan 2020Completed
Child care center on the same lot with existing two family dwelling.
- Administrative permit May 2018Completed
For the issuance of a lawful occupancy sign, per approved plans. see app# 308484 for certificate of occupancy permit.
- Zoning/use permit Mar 2018Completed
For the erection of one(1) flatwall sign accessory to existing business and professional office at first floor in the same building with vacant second floor.size and location as shown in the application.
- Use permit Mar 2018Completed
For a business and professional office at first floor in the same building with vacant second floor ( use registration permit required prior to occupancy). no sign on this application.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. 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 (450 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
850 ft
Rhawnhurst Sch (850 ft), Northeast HS (2,950 ft), Castor Gardens MS (3,000 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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