821 Cantrell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 821 Cantrell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 24 permits, 2 not closed, and 59 violations, 5 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 821 Cantrell Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Replacing ct and fai
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Replace water distribution pipe 3/4 inch
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
Limited lodging
- Plumbing permit Dec 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Expired
Replace curb trap & fai
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Curb trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Install drain and water from lower level to each fixture in the house, 4 water closets, 4 lavatories, 4 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 water heater
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. installation of 100k btu furnace, 3-ton condenser, and associated duct work.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Install new 200amp service and complete wiring of single family home with all new outlets, switches, lighting and smoke/co detectors according to the 2017 nec.
- Residential building permit Feb 2022Completed
For the erection of third floor addition w/roof deck and pilothouse on top of existing (2) story, and renovation existing 2 story for the single-family dwelling. details as per plan. permit amended on 6/14/22:amendment to change structural connection details and document existing site condition. 2nd floor east wall is a wood stud wall on the existing cmu wall. the demolished alley wall footing to remain. rear drop beam connection detail. permit amneded on 8/4/22 : openings (windows) on exterior wall located on proeprty lines closed. see revised plan.
- Zoning permit Nov 2021Completed
For the erection of an addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure above the existing attached structure. size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Replace curb trap fresh air inlet and main drain
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.7 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Walt Whitman Bridge, Drpa Administration Building (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
750 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (750 ft), Southwark Sch (1,150 ft), South Philadelphia HS (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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