1224 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1224 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 51 permits, 3 not closed, and 29 violations, 1 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 1224 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
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. additional permits may be required. purchase and installation: 1st floor: 1- carrier 60k btu 92% gas furnace 1- carrier 2 ton coil 1- carrier 2 ton condenser 2nd floor: 1- carrier 2.5 ton air handler with a 10 kw heat pack 1- carrier 2.5 ton heatpump
- Electrical permit Jan 2025Completed
Supply and rewire general, lighting, and appliance branch circuits throughout. install 200 amp service. install 120 v hardwired smoke detectors. per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Completed
Rough in 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom and 1 kitchen
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
Amend permit 12/4/2024 - change of special inspection agency renovation and addition to existing 3 story single family dwelling. existing rear 3rd story addition shall be demolished and expanded. no underpinning is proposed. no increase in lot coverage is proposed
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Issued
For the partial demolition of the third floor level on the existing attached structure. for the erection of an addition at the third floor level. size and location per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2023Completed
For installation of hvac appliance, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers for first-floor dwelling unit in accordance with approved plans and manufacturer's specification.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2023Completed
Replace wc, lav, shower and kitchen
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Rewire of the 620 square foot 1st floor apartment to include new sub-panel, new wiring, receptacles, lighting, smoke detectors, appliance connections, etc... per nec code.
- Commercial building permit May 2023Completed
For level ii alterations to an existing dwelling unit on the 1st floor of an attached building. alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings. all work to be done per approved plans. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. building is not sprinklered. separate permit required for mep work. amendment for minor changes to floor layout as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
Installing all new drains and water piping in pvc and pex for 3 apts- 1 apt on each floor. each apt will have 1 full bathroom, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry and 1 water heaters. install all new fixtures per 2018 phila plumbing code
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2020Completed
For the installation of three (3) new mechanical/hvac systems (including all ductwork, registers, diffusers, appliances, etc.) for three (3) new apartments within an existing three (3) story attached structure, as per plans; see ap#1033273 for building permit; see ap#725652 for use permit; all ductwork self-contained w/in each dwelling unit; two (2) new rtu's at roof of 1st sty and one (1) new rtu at roof of 2nd sty; includes new hot water heaters w/in bsmt, 2nd, and 3rd flrs.
- Electrical permit Jun 2020Completed
Furnish and install new wiring to three new units and storage unit--furnish and install new 200amp overhead electrical service with 5 new meter bases and 5 new electrical panels--all work performed per plans submitted and 2017 nec. (south district) ***no fire alarm on this 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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Meles Auto Care, 1410-12 Mckean St (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,150 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 (1,950 ft), South Philadelphia HS (2,050 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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