225 Pierce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 225 Pierce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 47 permits, 12 not closed, and 48 violations, 18 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 Pierce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Residential building permit Aug 2025Expired
To legalize structural repairs to an existing attached single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Issued
For the replacement of the front wall and a portion of the parapet wall to resolve case cf-2024-082581. all work to be done per approved plans and engineering inspection letter. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case cf-2024-082581. "in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion." **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within eight (8) feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.**
- 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 Jun 2023Completed
Install 2 curb traps and 2 fai according to the 2018 ppc.
- 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.
- Residential building permit Sep 2022Completed
For the interior alterations and renovations with the second story rear and the third story addition to an existing two (2) story single family dwelling as per approved plan.
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Completed
For the erection of an addition above an existing attached structure amended to relocate the proposed roof deck and exclude the previously proposed access structure. size and location as shown on application/plans.
- General permit minor Jun 2022Completed
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 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). no work permitted in the basement. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. demo interior non-load bearing partitions
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Issued
Installation of water & drain lines and toilet & sink in basement powder room.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Grant Paper Co, 1901 S Water St (1,350 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
700 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
300 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
850 ft
Furness Horace HS (850 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,150 ft), Sharswood George Sch (2,700 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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