817 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 817 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 2 not closed, and 9 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 817 Catharine Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Install/repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Residential building permit Sep 2024Completed
For erection of three star bolts on front brick wall as part of an existing structure. size and location as per pa licensed professional engineer stamped plans.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Repair/replace md, ct & fai
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" water service curb in
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
Replace curb trap and fai-pa1#20200631043-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Install 1"water service,house drain,trap,fai,stack,area drain,waste and water lines to 3-wc,3-tubs,3-sinks,1-ks,1-laundry line,1-sump pump,1-sewer pump and 1-water heater-pa1#20193361127-the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2019Completed
Installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout new three story townhouse to include 1-inch combined line as per approved plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2019Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
Install 200amp service complete & wire switches, lights, outlets & smoke/carbon detectors as per nec 2014 south district
- Residential building permit Jul 2019Completed
New construction of single family dwelling per plans.
- Zoning/use permit May 2019Completed
For the erection of an attached structure ( nte 38' high),roof deck accessed by a pilothouse for a single family household living. ( see application# 973275 for plans)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (1,200 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,400 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Fleisher, Samuel S., Art Memorial. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,350 ft
Nebinger George W Sch (1,350 ft), Academy at Palumbo (1,400 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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