912 Catharine Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 912 Catharine Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 5 not closed, and 12 violations, 4 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 912 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. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace 3/4" water service from the curb to the foundation wall.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2026Completed
Replace curb trap, install new fai
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Main drain, yard drain
- Residential building permit Apr 2024Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans to accommodate a new spiral stair opening. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
200 amp complete service upgrade as per 2017 nec
- Electrical permit Mar 2023Completed
200 amp complete service upgrade as per 2017 nec .
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Ez plumbing standard - rough in water and drain lines for new 3rd floor bathroom. 1-water closet, 2 lavatories, 1-shower stall & new stacks. set new fixtures.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 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. (adding central air to 1 st 2nd and 3rd floor heating and cooling ... installing 2 new condensers, 1 in the back yard and 1 on new addition and air handling unit in basement. each condenser is 1.5 tonnage).
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Rewiring the property. we will be install a completely new 200 amp service upgrade. installing all new interior wiring. fishing some locations and the rest to be brought up to 2014 nec standards.
- Residential building permit Mar 2022Completed
Addition at the second and third story addition. to renovate the kitchen. remove old cabinetry and cabinets. install new flooring, new cabinets, countertops , repair any drywall as needed. install existing appliances remove existing tile floor in 2nd floor bathroom and retile . build out the 2nd and 3rd floor on existing 1st floor structure of home. will be used for walk in closets on 2nd and 3rd floor. adding master bathroom on 3rd floor. second floor bedroom is in the rear and must remain an open floor plan to emergency egress.
- Zoning permit Jan 2022Completed
For the erection of a second and third story rear addition to an existing three (3) story single family dwelling; size and location as shown in the plan.
- General permit minor Dec 2021Completed
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. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permitted in the basement. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
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
2.3 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40091, 1100 S 10th St & Washington St (1,150 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,450 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
1,000 ft
Academy at Palumbo (1,000 ft), Nebinger George W Sch (1,650 ft), Creative and Performing Arts (2,000 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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