2916 Cecil B Moore Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2916 Cecil B Moore Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 3 not closed, and 60 violations, 15 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 2916 Cecil B Moore Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct & fai.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Issued
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed
Replacement of the 100 amp panel and circuit breakers.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet, house drain and front roof drain
- Residential building permit Nov 2023Completed
Make safe permit- replace 3 burned joists and replace sheathing to comply as per pa engineer report. to resolve case #cf-2023-099578 . abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
Child care - family child care
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Replace house trap and fresh air inlet
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Replace 3 fixture in bathroom including rough plumbing through floor only no wall repairs. replace kitchen sink -no wall repairs ppc 2018 (additional permit maybe required)
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
Replace water service
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Completed
Ez plumbing - install new 3/4" water main "self-certifications are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have appr'd shoring in place at the time of inspection." from center of street into house as per the 2018 ppc, pmt #202003211
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2020Completed
Install (1)95%afue 40,000 btu gas furnance w 2 ton a/c system with ductwork
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Install 200amp service complete and rewire building with 30-lights,10-switches,40-recepts and 6-smokes as per 2014 nec (ctract district)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Quaker Warehouse, 1429-1443 N 32nd St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
750 ft
3033 Glenwood Ave and 3 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,250 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
600 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
800 ft
Kelley William D Sch (800 ft), Gideon Edward Sch (1,050 ft), Blaine James G Sch (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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