8214 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8214 Castor Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 14 permits, 1 not closed, and 0 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 8214 Castor Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate 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.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Install 2 dedicated 20a, 120v lines in mc wire from lv3 panel in the electrical room, above drop ceiling to both sides of the property, close to the ne & se corners, for new exterior signage. includes permit & inspection. associated with gp-2024-010802
- General permit Feb 2025Completed
For the erection of two (2) non-illuminated freestanding signs, two (2) statically illuminated building identification wall signs, and one (1) non-illuminated wall sign. size and location as shown in application/plans. separate electrical permits are required.
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Completed
For the erection of two (2) non-illuminated freestanding signs, two (2) statically illuminated building identification wall signs, and one (1) non-illuminated wall sign. size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Electrical permit Jul 2022Completed
Interior renovation and addition of office spaces. demo of existing fixtures, devices, conduits. new secondary transformer new secondary service conduits new light fixtures, devices, hvac units, plumbing equipment and accessories as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2022Completed
Modify fire sprinkler system in existing building and extend fire sprinkler system into new addition. sprinkler system to be installed in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2022Completed
Installation of new hvac system throughout a commercial business building as per approved plans. *2018 imc review*
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Installation of new plumbing fixtures and associated modification of existing sanitary and domestic piping.
- Commercial building permit Feb 2022Completed
For level iii alterations and one-story rear addition per approved plans (with no change in occupancy). building and addition to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- General permit minor Nov 2021Expired
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans as per asbestos report from philadelphia health department.
- Zoning permit Oct 2021Completed
For the erection of one(1) story addition at rear of an existing structure. size and location as shown in the application.
- Operations permit Jul 2013Completed
06/26/2013 erect assembly tent(40'x70')for people acting to help remove 06/27/2013
- Plumbing permit Dec 2012Completed
Furnish install and test 1 1/2" rpz backflow preventor
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
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: Texaco 100312, 8275 Bustleton Ave (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
700 ft
Farrell Louis H Sch (700 ft), Rhawnhurst Sch (2,800 ft), Tacony Academy CS (3,650 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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