1221 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1221 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 12 not closed, and 14 violations, 3 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 1221 Morris Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Administrative permit Jul 2024Issued
For a certificate of occupancy for the existing structure with layout as per plans. no alterations.
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Office - business and professional
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2023Expired
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. 60k btu 95% furnace, 2.5 ton ac, ductwork, and 7 diffusers
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Expired
Fishing wire behind sheetrock for dedicated lines as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit Nov 2023Expired
For the erection of a third-floor addition (8ft. set back at the front building line) and interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Expired
Install 8 plumbing fixtures
- Zoning permit May 2023Issued
Erection of a third-floor addition to an existing single family attached structures, with 8 feet third floor front setback (size and location as shown on plan).
- General permit minor May 2022Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia 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 Dec 2021Completed
Underpinning work as per engineer plan with basement egress well in rear and shall comply section r310.1 of irc 2015.
- Zoning permit Jun 2021Issued
Retail sales - consumer goods
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
3 wc, 3 lav, 2 shower, kitchen, hose bibb, hwh and laundry
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (installation to include 96% direct vent hvac, 80k btu, 2 ton condenser connecting to all necessary duct work as per ez permit).
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
2.2 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: Cottman Trans, 1340 S 13th St (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,250 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 2 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
1,850 ft
Southwark Sch (1,850 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (1,900 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.6 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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