8024 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8024 Castor Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, 1 not closed, and 22 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 8024 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2023Expired
Replace 3/4" backflow device
- Residential building permit May 2022Completed
Make safe permit to comply with cf-2022-029901 to include repairs to front exterior masonry wall per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. separate permits required for additional alterations not addressed in approved plans.
- General permit minor Mar 2022Completed
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.
- Use permit Feb 2015Completed
Use change only to business and professional office on the first floor and a one family dwelling on the second floor.
- Electrical permit Feb 2014Completed
Replace service to a 200a service cable with a 40 position breaker box and 12 position box 100a with main for apartment. supply and install surge protection. install 12 position box 1000a with main for "house"... work in accordance with 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Aug 2010Completed
Replace curb trap f/w #014613
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0010 2558, 7972 Castor Ave (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,900 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
1,700 ft
Rhawnhurst Sch (1,700 ft), Farrell Louis H Sch (1,800 ft), Tacony Academy CS (3,350 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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