1517 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1517 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 21 not closed, and 42 violations, 7 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 1517 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
21 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2025Issued
For the installation of an nfpa 13 fire-suppression system throughout structure to include 4" main fire service line with 4 " wilkins 350ast backflow prevention assembly and automatic fire suppression system. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2025Issued
Interior alterations to existing building. interior installation of drainage, waset, vent, and water supply fir listed fixtures connecting to existing metallic piping. all piping utilized in commercials spaces shall be metallic and vents for commercial spaces shall be metallic. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be performed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2025Completed
Rough-in permit for fp-2025-002385 supply and install all required sprinklers per nfpa 13 supply and install all required piping, hangers and fittings per nfpa 13
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
6in main drain, 6 in curb trap, fai, 5in main drain, 5 in curb trap, fai 1 in water service.
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Issued
Install automatic fire alarm system throughout, install 400a service, wire throughout, all 110v interconnected smoke alarms, em/exit lighting . all work is to be done according to approved drawings -2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Completed
Rewire house throughout and install lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install 120 volts interconnected smoke and co alarms. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec.
- Commercial building permit Jun 2025Issued
For a floor joists replacement to address violation #cf-2025-018124. ** work to be completed per approved plans**
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-005677
- 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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. for the installation of hvac equipment including all registers and diffusers associated with ductwork. installation of 60k btu gas furnace 92% efficiency with 2 1/2 ton coil and condenser. condensing unit to be located on the back yard.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Install 200 amp service, wiring throughout, install light fixtures, outles, swiches, smoke detector, grounding.
- Fire suppression permit May 2025Expired
Rough-in permit for fp-2025-000919 install new 4" fire service from street to building supply and install all required sprinklers per nfpa 13 supply and install all required piping, hangers and fittings per nfpa 13 supply and install new 4" city-approved backflow preventer supply and install new fire department connection supply and install all required bells, tampers and flow switches
- Residential building permit May 2025Completed
Rebuild rear first floor and add a 2 story above with partial roof deck. details as shown on the plans. no excavation in the basement and no lowering of existing basement floor included. permit amended on 11/5/25: request to change dprc-si from mark johannessen, pe to georges ballouz, pe
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
2.4 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Meles Auto Care, 1410-12 Mckean St (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,950 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
850 ft
Childs George W Sch (850 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (2,200 ft), South Philadelphia HS (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.4 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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