1309 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1309 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 45 permits, 4 not closed, and 48 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 1309 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Issued
All work to be done according to: ***nec 2017 fishing only*** 100a main panel replacement, 30 space panel, complete grounding system, breaker replacements, new hr for kitchen countertop (fridge-side), new hr to outlet (rear wall, up high), new hr for tv outlet, 2x circuit extensions for living room, (behind sofa, exterior light, switch, outlet).
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
Move an existing outlet and clean up existing wiring in wall not up to code
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
French drain (the pit is located outside the bathroom - the french drain is running alongside a basement bathroom which is located on the exterior wall of the basement) moving a vanity 6"when we originally intended not to. it's easier to fit the pit on the outside of the bathroom, which required us to move the wall 6", resulting in us having to move the vanity 6". we are cutting the water lines and drain lines back 6", and putting a cuppling in. see parent permit rp-2025-009537
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Completed
For interior alterations to the existing basement level bathroom as per approved plan. *separate permits required for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work*
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Rewire of both apartments, changing location of 100 amp panels, adding a house panel for the common area, all wiring grounding and bonding to be done to plan and in coordination with the nec code
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. install (2) gas heaters 60,000 btu each, (2) 2 ton coils and air conditioners grills and registers
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Install 4 toilets 4 vanities 2 showers 2 washer 2 kitchen sink
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Completed
For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached two-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.
- General permit minor May 2025Completed
Ez interior non-load-bearing wall demolition - for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. for the demolition of existing interior non-bearing partition walls and ceilings in existing two story structure.
- Administrative permit Feb 2024Completed
For certitficate of occupancy for two (2) dwelling units. no work this permit.
- Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Residential building permit Oct 2023Completed
Make safe to comply cf-2023-089631, make safe permit - for repair of fire damage to resolve case cf-2023-089631. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2023-089631. 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.”
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Meles Auto Care, 1410-12 Mckean St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,150 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,900 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 1 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
1,800 ft
Childs George W Sch (1,800 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (1,850 ft), South Philadelphia HS (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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