938 Cantrell Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 938 Cantrell Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 938 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Replacing house trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet ppc 2018
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Expired
E-z alterations, for interior plumbing work to include plumbing rough for single family residential dwelling install [1]water closet, [1]lavatory,[1] utiliry sink, [1]shower/tub, [1]kitchen sink, [1]laundry sink, and [1]water heater as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Oct 2020Expired
Remodeling notes note number note text remove effloresence & parge stone fon wall as ineeded use p.t bottom plate paint 2x stair framing w moisture resistant paint replace vinyl windows no structural alterations replace new exterior door. no structural alterations new laminate flooring existing joist to remain. no structural alterations new ceramic tile flooring existing joist to remain no structural alterations solid wood doors with self closing hìnges interior renovations as per plan.
- Mechanical permit Aug 2019Completed
Install new duct work thru out house, install 92% eff with 2 1/2 ton a/c system 80,000 btu
- Addition permit Aug 2019Completed
Addition of a pilot house and roof deck to an existing two story single family row home. change existing stairwell openings & install new staircases.(details as shown on the plan).
- Zoning permit Aug 2019Completed
For the erection of a pilot house and roof deck addition to an existing single family attached structure (size and location as shown on the plan).
- Electrical permit Jul 2019Completed
Whole house rewire, 35 receptacles, 10 switches, 30 hihats, 5 smoke detectors, 100amp service, 30 ckt panel, per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
2-water closet, 2-lavs, 1-tub, 1-kitchen sink & stack the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Jun 2019Completed
Interior alterations thru out , to include drywall, sheetrock, framing, new kitchen, new bathroom, new windows and doors into existing openings. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standards for interior alterations, revised 11/2018. note: 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.) (deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.) note: contractor listed as a "sole proprietor" and has no employees and/or workers conpensation insurance-all subcontractors require separate licenses and insurance. separate permits required for plumbing electrical and mechanical work. no other work allowed under this permit.
- Mechanical permit Feb 2018Completed
Install 80,000 btu 90% furnace with 2 1/2 ton a/c with related duct work
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Complete water service pa20180162252 (sfd)"self-certification's 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"
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
1.8 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 (250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,250 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
900 ft
Key Francis Scott Sch (900 ft), Southwark Sch (1,300 ft), South Philadelphia HS (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.4 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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