829 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 829 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 5 not closed, and 13 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 829 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct, fai & md.
- Zoning permit Sep 2026Issued
For the installation of two (2) non-illuminated wall signs. size and location as shown in application/plans
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Repair/replace 1" wdp
- Electrical permit May 2023Completed
Electrical on the additional of the house install four recessed lights install three switches add four outlet install dedicated gfi line for the bathroom and bathroom fixtures vanity light and bathroom fan add to outside gfi in and run the wire for the hot tub and add a disconnect 60 amp as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Apr 2023Completed
Install 1/2 bathroom addition 1 wc and 1 lavatory
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- General permit minor Nov 2022Completed
Ez permit standards pool and spas- for pools and spas accessory to an existing one family dwellings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. separate permits are required for all electrical and plumbing installations associated with the installation of the pool or spa. installation of jacuzzi j485 into the rear yard.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Expired
Installing 3/4 inch water distribution line
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Replace panel, rewire as per nec 2014
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (new duck work install new furnace and ac high efficiency).
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
Add 100amp subbpanel, rewire as per nec 2014
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 601 Christian St, 601 Christian St (1,300 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 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
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
1,300 ft
Academy at Palumbo (1,300 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,450 ft), Meredith William M Sch (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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