7719 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7719 Castor Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 5 not closed, and 22 violations, 1 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 7719 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. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2024Issued
For the erection of an addition at the rear of an existing building for the use of mercantile occupancy. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
For the erection of a sign 73 sf. (awning sign with address) for use as previously approved.
- Zoning permit Aug 2023Issued
For the erection of a rear addition at the first floor level. size and location as shown in plan/application
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Installation of a 3/4” rp back flow assembly
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Commercial kitchen fixture replacement only. replace only with no piping three compartment sink, mop sink, replace hand wash sink, water closet and lav in first floor bathroom.
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Expired
Replace 30 outlets no new wire like in kind and replace 15 lights no new wire as per 2017 nec
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2021Completed
Ez standard kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (mp-2021-000473)
- Commercial building permit Mar 2021Completed
Interior fit out to include renovation/replacement of finishes, fixtures and installation of appliances and equipment within the 1st floor of an existing building for a sit-down restaurant with all other uses as previously approved. no sign on this application. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2021Completed
For the installation of one (1) type i commercial kitchen exhaust hood (including associated ductwork and exhaust fan on the roof) within the commercial kitchen of a sit-down restaurant on the ground floor of an existing two (2) story attached structure, as per plans; separate permit required for installation of kitchen hood fire suppression system; see zp-2020-007479 for use registration permit approving commercial cooking.
- Administrative permit Dec 2020Completed
For the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a sit-down restaurant at first floor of an existing building**no work approved on this permit**
- Zoning permit Oct 2020Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
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 (600 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
650 ft
Rhawnhurst Sch (650 ft), Castor Gardens MS (3,150 ft), Northeast HS (3,200 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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