1423 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1423 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 51 permits, 14 not closed, and 16 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 1423 Morris 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
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Repair/replace ct, fai & md.
- Residential building permit Feb 2023Completed
Facade repair per engineers report
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Expired
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 includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar is expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no basement or structural work to be done* kitchen renovation: located on the first floor in the rear of the building. -demo partition wall in between kitchen and dining room -demo existing cabinets, backsplash, drywall. -install new drywall where necessary -install new cabinets, countertop, and backsplash -install (2) new windows in the rear of home on the first floor -install new exterior back door -reinstall appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher) -paint -no electrical or plumbing is being moved or altered.
- General permit minor Oct 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.
- General permit minor Jul 2022Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. *homeowner is performing the work*
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Rewire of entire house in openly framed structure. includes rewiring 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors, as well as new 200 amp service as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
New drains, water lines, stacks and fixtures throughout the house
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2021Completed
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 (1) gas furnace 96% aflue 80,000 btu's, 1600 cfm, (1) 3-1/2 ton condensing unit 42,000 btu's, supply and return duct work, no penitrations of fire rated areas and no breaching of structual supports, registers and grills).
- Zoning permit Oct 2020Issued
For the erection of an accessory roof deck above rear 2nd floor roof (access from 3rd floor) as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Residential building permit Oct 2020Completed
Interior renovation work to include new partitions, new stairs to 3rd floor, and limited joist reinforcement. new 18'-5" x 12'-3" wood deck at rear of 3rd floor.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Expired
Lead replace half water lines curb to water meter as per 2004 ppc
- Residential building permit Oct 2019Expired
Application to address violation# 679586. install star bolts per engineers report
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 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 (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,250 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
1,150 ft
Childs George W Sch (1,150 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (2,050 ft), South Philadelphia HS (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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