900 Cantrell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 900 Cantrell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 28 permits, 10 not closed, and 33 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 900 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Completed
Fishing wire behind sheet rock for extra outlets and lights that are dedicated lines.
- Residential building permit Mar 2023Completed
Make safe permit- to resolve case cf-2023-009297. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2023-009297. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.” remove and replace damaged roof rafters, roof sheathing, and roofing material per new per engineer report dated 3/15/23 prepared by mark jakatt, p.e. to comply with unsafe violation case number cf-2023-009297. the engineer report states the roof rafters will be re-pocketed once the debris has been removed and he can assess the existing pockets for bearing capabilities. in this inspection the engineer must determine if the party wall is at least 8" thick as required for re-pocketing joists/rafters. if this bearing cannot support the joists, the engineer of record must provide an appropriate repair. changing this approved scope of work will void this permit. a new application must be submitted for approval.
- Electrical permit Dec 2022Expired
Complete rewire as per electrical code, to include receptacles, switches, lights and smoke detectors. replace 100 amp panel box as per 2017 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2020Completed
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. ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grills/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
Repair 3/4" water line outside of foundation wall and into basement with 3/4 k-copper, wet plug concrete wall ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Expired
Rear second story addition and interior alterations to the existing two story single family attached dwelling unit.
- Zoning permit Jun 2020Issued
For the rear addition to an existing attached building (size and location as shown on plans)
- 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.**
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2020Expired
Install 2 ton hvac system 60,000 btu 95% eff gas heater with ductwork
- Residential building permit Dec 2019Issued
Ez masonry facade permit standards- for facade replacement on one-family dwellings, 3-story maximum height. *contractor has no employees per notarized letter*
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Replace yard drains, vanity,tub,toliet,kitchen sink, dishwasher and water heater.
- General permit minor Nov 2019Completed
Ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. see attahed professional engineers report for exemtion.
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 (0 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,550 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 (1,200 ft), South Philadelphia HS (1,900 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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