873 Moss Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 873 Moss Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 10 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 873 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Residential building permit May 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached 3-story structure with roof access structure for access to an occupiable roof deck. structure for use as single-family household living. the building is fully 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. separate permiits to be obtained for all other work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9 feet (1/4th of height of building) 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. ** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third-party agency **excavation permit required**
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with cellar and an accessory roof deck (for residential use only) with roof access structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Replace curb trap fresh air inlet and main drain to house
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 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. 2.5 ton air handler, 10kw and 2.5 ton heat pump, new ductwork, & 9 registers.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
1.5 bath, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 1 hot water heater
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
200 amp service, meter, panel and rewire throughout as per 2017 nec
- Residential building permit Dec 2022Completed
For interior non-structural alterations to an existing attached single family dwelling per plans. separate permits required for all associated mep work. no work in the basement level. basement to remain non-habitable/storage and utilities only.
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Complete rewire, 100amp service, 48 receptacle outlets, 31 light switches, 5 gfi outlets, wiring for hvac units
- Plumbing permit Feb 2022Completed
Installation sewer, sanitary and water supply lines to fixture unites:2-w/c, 1-badtop, 1-showe, 2-lav, 1-kitchen sink, 1-laundry
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install new hvac, 60,000 btu's, 2 ton, ductwork & 10 registers).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2022Completed
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.
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 (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
500 ft
Mt Hope Baptist Church and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,850 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
1,150 ft
Rhoads James Sch (1,150 ft), Parkway West (1,250 ft), Middle Years Alternative (1,250 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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