148 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 148 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 7 not closed, and 6 violations, 2 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 148 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Rough/adjust general receptacles on 3rd fl addition provide and install new recessed on 3rd fl addition
- Residential building permit Jan 2026Completed
For the erection of a third-floor addition at the rear of an existing attached structure. details per plans.
- Zoning permit Aug 2025Completed
For the erection of a third-floor addition at the rear of an existing attached structure. size and location per plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Installing a 3/4" backflow on the water line directly after the water meter.
- Zoning permit Sep 2021Issued
Retail sales - sundries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience sales
- Electrical permit Jun 2020Completed
Install 200a 120/240v 1ph main service. install 40 circuit main breaker panel. install all wiring throughout sfd as per 2014 nec. install cable tv wiring as per 2014 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.*no rooftop units* install (2) 96% efficiency 40,000 btu gas furnaces, (2) 2 ton a/c condensers with duct work, grilles, registers and diffusers.
- Plumbing permit May 2020Completed
For interior/exterior plumbing work to include rough and finish plumbing, supply lines to fixtures, waste lines from fixtures. (4)water closets, (4) lavatories, (3) shower/tub, (1) laundry sink, (1) dishwasher, (1) water heater, 1” domestic water service, 6" curb trap, 4" house drain, 4" storm water piping, 4" fresh air inlet, (2) hose bibbs, (1) area drain, and (1)sump pump/ejector as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Fire suppression permit Mar 2020Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13d, with a one-inch fire service line, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Residential building permit Jan 2020Completed
Amendment is due to site conditions, the front entrance stair turned 90 degrees. the egress well is moving to the rear of the building. the site, as shown, has an easement leading from the rear yard to watkins street. the path in the basement from the main space to the egress well is unimpeded. for a single family household living. as per plans. for underpinning and the construction of an attached structure with cellar and third (3rd) floor rear deck accessed from rear of third floor and roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. for a single family household living. as per plans.
- Zoning/use permit Oct 2019Completed
For the erectior of a three (3) story structure with a cellar with an egress well and two roof decks, one with a roof deck access structure. size and location per plans. for the use as single family household living.
- Demolition permit Aug 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of an existing, attached three (3) story structure. structure to be demolished by hand and with hand held tools only. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 7 feet of building façade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are required. * 21 day posting and notice required per a-303.2 * permit issued in response to violation case number 636245 * newly exposed walls to be treated
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
1.5 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Southport Plaza, 1600 S Delaware Ave (1,100 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
200 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 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
Furness Horace HS (1,150 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (2,450 ft), Vare-Washington El Sch (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.2 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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