839 Cantrell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 839 Cantrell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 1 not closed, and 43 violations, 3 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 839 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Issued
200 amp 30 ckt service package x1 15 amp laundry gfci x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Completed
Replace water distribution pipe 3/4 inch
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
200amp panel x1 15 amp afci circuit x7 20 amp afci circuit x13 15 amp duplex x15 20 amp duplex x5 light switch x7 3way light switch x4 light fixture x9 door light x1 lamp holder x3 smoke & carbon monoxide detector x3 smoke detector x3 fish only per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Replace curb trap and fai
- Demolition permit Sep 2021Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: 2 stucco c/w 836 & 340 cantrell st. no sidewalk(immediate start) erosion control mat with seed on lot.*
- Administrative permit Mar 2020Completed
For the certificate of occupancy to a transient congregate living facility for ten (10) or fewer persons in an existing structure. no clinical/medical care being administered on site. (see ap#961332 & cal #37324 for use restrictions) [iebc 2018, change in occupancy with no change in occupancy classification] **no alterations or work under this permit.**
- Use permit Sep 2019Completed
For an addiction recovery house in an existing structure. all occupants are capable of self preservation and self sustaining. no occupants under the jurisdiction of any court system. no sign on this permit.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2019Completed
Replace curb trap main drain as per 2004
- Plumbing permit May 2019Completed
Replace water and drain lines to 3 fixtures, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Feb 2019Completed
100 amp service, meter socket and 20 space panel, 12 branch circuits, lighting, fishing only, per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
5" combination system (storm/sanitary) house trap and fresh air inlet replacement - "self-certifications 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"
- Use permit Sep 2018Completed
For a two (2) family household living in an existing structure.
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 (200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,850 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 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
750 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (750 ft), Southwark Sch (1,150 ft), South Philadelphia HS (2,050 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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