7731 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 7731 Castor Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 10 not closed, and 47 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 7731 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Running new plumbing for 1 ada restroom, 1 employee restroom, 1 double hand sink, 1 utility sink, 6 pedicures chairs. hot and cold to fixtures.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2026Issued
For installation of ventilation appliances, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Electrical permit May 2026Issued
Rewire throughout
- Commercial building permit May 2026Issued
For level ii alterations to an existing attached structure. alterations to include partial demolition and the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. for use as personal services at 1st floor to include all previously approved uses. all work to be done per approved plans and documentation. ***************** separate permits to be obtained for all other work. ******************************************
- Zoning permit Feb 2026Issued
Personal services
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Replace 200 amp electric panel for the 1st fl unit replace 100amp panel for the second floor unit replace 100amp panel for the second fl rear unit
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Public, civic, and institutional - religious assembly
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
For the erection of a sign 73 sf. (awning sign with address) for use as previously approved.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Expired
Install backflow device
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Install 3/4" backflow device
- 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
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Petes Auto Svc Ctr, 7832 Castor Ave (550 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
550 ft
Rhawnhurst Sch (550 ft), Northeast HS (3,250 ft), Castor Gardens MS (3,300 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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