856 Moss Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 856 Moss Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 26 permits, 8 not closed, and 60 violations, 11 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 856 Moss Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai, md & 3/4" wdp.
- Residential building permit Aug 2023Completed
**make safe permit** for the replacement and sistering of fire damaged roof & floor joist and roof repair to comply with violation case #cf-2023-010269. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on the violations. 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.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
3/4" water service
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Replace curb trap fresh air inlet and main drain to house
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 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. installing a 95% furnace with 2-ton condenser and 2-ton coil. installing duct work (9) supply vents and (4) return vents.
- Electrical permit Nov 2022Completed
Total rewire as per nec 2014 and 200 amp service.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2022Completed
Install 3 1/2 baths, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry and 1 hot water heater.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
New curb trap, main drain & fresh air inlet
- Residential building permit Oct 2022Completed
Interior renovations as per plan
- Zoning permit Jul 2022Issued
Residential - household living - single-family
- General permit minor Jul 2022Expired
For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Residential building permit Feb 2022Expired
**contractor has a notorized letter with no employees, sole worker**must upload sub-contractor information if applicable** ez permit standards alterations - for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. work in the basement or cellar is not included on the ez alt permit. removal of non-load bearing partitions and materials. 1?2” gwb will be installed at the damaged areas of the 1st and 2nd floors and ceilings. fixtures will be replaced in the living room, dining room, hallways, kitchen, bedrooms. double-layer fire-rated gwb will be installed in the hallways and staircase. new windows will be installed within existing openings, with a u-factor n.t.e. 0.32 and no change in the size or locations of the window openings. baseboards, interior doors shall be installed in 1st and 2nd floors. installation of new kitchen cabinets. tile work in the bathroom and kitchen. new hardwood flooring on the 1st and 2nd floors. existing staircase will remain. no work shall be performed in the basement. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
3.0 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Green Spring Co, 4527 Lancaster Ave (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
550 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,000 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. 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
1,050 ft
Rhoads James Sch (1,050 ft), Parkway West (1,150 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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