1820 Cecil B Moore Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1820 Cecil B Moore Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, all closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 1820 Cecil B Moore Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 6 open violations.
- Suppression permit May 2019Completed
Alterations to existing fire suppression system to create a new nfpa 13r system throughout the building with connection to existing 2" main fire service line and installation of new 2" apollo dclf4a backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical permit May 2019Completed
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.
- Electrical permit May 2019Completed
Install 400amp 240v 103w meter bank. 5 125amp 1 100amp panel. wire lights, switches, receptacles, smoke/co detector mini split system. range dryer 240v outlet as per 2008 nec.(north dist)
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Completed
Installing a vista 32 facp, 1 remote annunciator, 2 pulls, 1 smoke, 2 horn strobes, 11 mini horns, 2 monitor modules for sprinkler system supervision as per nfpa 72
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
Install 4 kitchen sink, 4 garbage disposor, 4 washer machines. the installtion will comply with the 2004 phila pluming code.
- Alteration permit Mar 2019Completed
Level ii interior alterations with complete change of occupancy to create a five (5) family dwelling within an existing three-story building as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13r. *2018* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work**
- Use permit Jan 2019Completed
Proposed use to five dwelling units and one accessory parking space in an existing three story structure. no signs this permit.
- Use permit Oct 2013Completed
A two (2) family dwelling within an existing attached structure with one (1) existing accessory off-street parking space as previously approved.
- Electrical permit Jun 2013Completed
600amp service & equipment total rewire new construction fire alarm per 2008 nec & nfpa 72 (mixed use)
- Suppression permit May 2013Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system throughout a mixed use building in accordance with nfpa 13 & 13r standards. system to include a 2" fire service line, 2" risers, 1 1/4" cross mains and 1" branch lines with a backflow prevention assembly.
- Mechanical permit Apr 2013Completed
Install 4 electric package units(mixed use)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2013Completed
34 fixtures, 4 hwh, and a stack(mixed use)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fire Site 186, 1900 W Oxford St (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 ft
Habitat For Humanity 4 Lot 152 and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Meade, George, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
300 ft
Alliance for Progress CS (300 ft), Meade Gen George C Sch (400 ft), HS of Engineering & Science (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.4 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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