531 Moore Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 531 Moore Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 58 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations, 12 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 531 Moore Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Amended 4/30/25 main service to be changed to 100 amps. install 200 amp service, wiring throughout , install light fixtures , outles ,swiches ,smoke detectors ,grounding,
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2025Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-006740
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-006740
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2024-006740
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2024-006740
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2025Completed
For installation of a one-inch combined fire/domestic water service line and fire sprinkler system in accordance with approved plans, hydraulic calculations and nfpa 13d.
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
For the erection of an attached two story structure for use as a single family household living. building to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 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. amendment approved as of 12/10/2024: to change the special inspection agency per amended special inspection documents.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Expired
Install supply and drainage pipes for 1 kitchen sink 2 toilets 2 vanities 5 fixtures
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Issued
For the erection of an attached structure. size and location as shown in plan.
- Zoning permit Aug 2023Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Install 3/4 water service
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Water distribution pipe
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.6 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (700 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,000 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
1,350 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,350 ft), Southwark Sch (1,450 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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