918 Cantrell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 918 Cantrell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 48 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 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 918 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. 4 open violations.
- General permit minor Apr 2026Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any 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.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & md passing foundation wall.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2026Completed
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. install 92% 40k btu furnace, 2 ton ac, ductwork, and 8 diffusers
- Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed
Install 100amp service wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, grounding system as per nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Installing 8 fixtures 1 shower/tub 2 toilets 2 lavs 1 ks 1 washer 1 hwh
- Residential building permit Nov 2025Completed
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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2025Completed
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. (note: rooftop installations will require plans unless it has already been included on any approved alteration plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Requesting permit to legalize new plumbing installations in the basement, including: new full bathroom, 1 laundry, 1 hot water heater, 2 drain lines connected to the existing main drain to the house all work will comply with the current plumbing code
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
To legalize and install 200 amps service. in basement: install panel, water heater, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the basement as per nec code.
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Completed
To legalize the construction of two (2) new exterior entryways and alterations to the basement of an existing attached single-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Install new 200amp service and complete wiring of single family home to nec code
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
3-toilets 3-lavatories 2-tub/showers 1-kitchen sink 1-water heater
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 (100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,100 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
800 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (800 ft), Southwark Sch (1,250 ft), South Philadelphia HS (1,750 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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