8110 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8110 Castor Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 1 not closed, and 41 violations, 7 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 8110 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. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Expired
Replace 3/4" backflow device
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2022Completed
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. install (1) one wet chemical commercial kitchen fire suppression system for protection of kitchen exhaust hood - see mechanical permit mp-2022-008104 for kitchen hood. (cp-2021-008281)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2022Completed
For the installation of a type i kitchen hood per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Install 1 - 3 compartment sink, 1 area drain and 1 grease trap according to the 2018 ppc.
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Relocate the 200 amp meter socket on the addition side, wire the addition, new switch,new outlets,new lights as per nec 2017
- Commercial building permit Dec 2021Completed
For the rear one-story addition to an existing attached building used as fraternal organization as per approved plans. amendment to add glass block opening in rear wall.
- Zoning permit Jul 2021Completed
For the rear addition to an existing attached building (size and location as shown on plans)
- Electrical permit Apr 2016Completed
Install 200amp meter socket with 200amp house meter as per 2008 nec (east district)
- Use permit Mar 2016Completed
For the documentation of previously approved daycare center ("bldg b" on plans) and existing vacant commercial space ("bldg a" on plans) on first floor, with existing two family household living above, locations as shown on key plan.
- Electrical permit Jan 2016Completed
Fire alarm installation-1 facp, 2 annunciation, 1 cell communications, 6 ul268 smoke, 1 hent detector, 1 strobe light, 4 honn strobes, 3 pull stations per nfpa 72 (mixed use)east district
- Administrative permit Aug 2015Completed
Certificate of occupancy to remove limit on the number of children under 2-1/2 years for daycare.
- Administrative permit Mar 2015Completed
Certificate of occupancy for daycare use.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0010 2558, 7972 Castor Ave (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
5,050 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
1,500 ft
Farrell Louis H Sch (1,500 ft), Rhawnhurst Sch (2,000 ft), Tacony Academy CS (3,400 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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