225 Moore Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 225 Moore Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 52 permits, 2 not closed, and 15 violations, 1 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 225 Moore Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Completed
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace water heater.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Completed
Replace tub/shower with acrylic base & acrylic walls. replace fixtures & the valve.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Repair/replace md, ct & fai
- Electrical permit Oct 2023Completed
Rough wire and finish 2 bedroom , 2 1/2 bathroom single family dwelling. installation of 16 dedicated circuits, 42 receptacles, 8 gfci devices, 30 recessed light, 2 ceiling fans, and 5 co/smoke detectors. gc is supplying all material, ec is hired for labor only. all electrical work done in accordance with the 2017 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2023Completed
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 80k btu 95% gas furnace, 3 ton condenser, ductwork, & 8 diffusers
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2023Completed
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. 2 ton a/c unit, 80 btu at 90%, 6 diffusers/registers will be connected via new duct work
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
New plumbing. first floor. 1- wc 1- lavatory 1- kitchen sink 1- yard drain, 2- hose bibs 2nd floor 2-wc, 2- lavatorys, 1- tub, 1- shower basement 1- hot water tank, 1- washing machine
- Residential building permit Sep 2023Completed
For alterations to an existing single-family dwelling. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and repairs throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Replace water service from curb to meter 3/4 k cooper line
- Plumbing permit May 2023Expired
In house sewer line repair
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Pipe repair, replacement and installation kitchen sink relocation ice maker installation set one tub hot water tank relocation install hose bibb in backyard garbage disposal ice maker installation
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Full house rewire by code, 200 amp service low voltage cable unfinished basement outlets, lights, ceiling fans, high hats, gfi outlets breakers by as per 2014 nec code total labor $5,800 total materials $4,350as per approved plans and approved residential building permit #rp-2022-005971.
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
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (1,300 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
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
750 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Vare, Abigail, 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
750 ft
Furness Horace HS (750 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,200 ft), Sharswood George Sch (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.1 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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