238 Moore Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 238 Moore Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, all closed, and 12 violations, 2 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 238 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2015Completed
Remove and replace lateral-pa#20150401723-"self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Use permit Sep 2013Completed
Change of use from vacant to nail salon
- Administrative permit Dec 2010Completed
C/o daycare for 45 children including a max of 35 children over the age of 6 weeks on the 1st level. and 10 children 3yrs & older on the lower level/basement. prep & serving of hot & cold food in the same bldg. maximum number of children to be determined by the state. refer to previous b.p. 218387.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2010Completed
Replace 5" lateral and slant
- Plumbing permit Oct 2010Completed
Replace curb trap 5"
- Use permit Jan 2010Completed
1st floor-35 children uncer the age of 2-1/2 and 10 children over the age of 2-1/2, prep and serve food.
- Administrative permit Jan 2010Completed
Certificate of occupancy for daycare center as per plan. no more than 10 occupants in basement level. separate permit required for fire sprinkler system in basement.
- Suppression permit Sep 2009Completed
Install commercial sprinkler system in basement area only
- Use permit Mar 2009Completed
Use to daycare center with 50 children. no over night stay.
- Administrative permit May 2007Completed
Certificate of occupancy for daycare max. 30 children 15 under 2 1/2yrs of age prep and serve food
- Use permit Jan 2007Completed
Daycare max. 30 children 15 under 2 1/2yrs of age prep and serve food
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 (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
900 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
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
650 ft
Furness Horace HS (650 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,200 ft), Sharswood George Sch (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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