125 Reed Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 125 Reed Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, 5 not closed, and 54 violations, 9 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 125 Reed Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Expired
Replace curb trap, fai
- Zoning permit Jun 2023Issued
For the partial demolition of an existing attached structure and the erection of an addition at the rear including a roof deck. size and location as shown on application/plan.
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Issued
For the complete demolition of an existing one (1) story shed structure on the lot and for the erection of an attached structure with roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure on existing foundation; for use as a single-family household living; size and location as shown in the application and plan.
- General permit minor Aug 2020Expired
Ez masonry facade permit standards – one family dwellings - for replacing or altering a non-load bearing masonry wall without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and construction requirements below. a completed building permit application must be submitted with this completed ez masonry facade permit standards form. properties listed on the philadelphia register of historic places are not eligible for the ez permit process
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Repair water distribution pipe meter as per 2004 ppc
- New construction permit Sep 2014Expired
For the erection of a three story structure with cellar; 2nd and 3rd floor front bays; roof deck over (3) story portion; pilot house to access roof deck for use as a sfd.
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2014Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck. size and location as shown in plans. for use as a single-family dwelling.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.5 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: Pintos Atlantic Inc, 1317 S 3rd St (750 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,400 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
1,950 ft
Vare-Washington El Sch (1,950 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,500 ft), Furness Horace HS (2,600 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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