1522 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1522 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 5 not closed, and 23 violations, 13 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 1522 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- 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. (system 1, 1st floor: 2 ton heat pump, system 2, 2nd floor front: 2 ton heat pump, system 3, 3rd floor fron: 2 ton heat pump, system 4, 2nd+3rd floor back: 2.5 ton heat pump, install all ductworks associated with out penetrating any fire walls, total registers: 24).
- Electrical permit Jul 2021Completed
Install 2-100 amp panels as per 2014 nec
- Commercial building permit Nov 2020Completed
Interior alterations to commercial space to fit out nail salon as per approved plans. separate permits required for any m.e.p. or fs work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2020Completed
For the installation of exhaust ventilation system for ground floor nail salon as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2020Completed
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.
- Fire suppression permit Aug 2020Completed
**amendment approved 8/10/2021 to document new backflow as per revised cp100 and revised plans** for the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13 (using a new 4" fire service line, 6" backflow, and fire pump) throughout an expanded three (3) story attached structure used as vacant commercial within the basement/first floor and residential within the 2nd/3rd floors, as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see ap#963115 for addition permit.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Expired
Lead replace half water lines curb to water meter as per 2004 ppc
- Plumbing permit Mar 2020Expired
Lead replace half water lines curb to water meter as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
1-new 400 amp service with 6 meters electrical fit out of 4 apts and existing comm space with all new outlets, switches, lighting to 2017 nec code 1-new fire alarm system to nfpa 72 (south dist) install new fire alarm system as per the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa 72 (south dist)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Abandoned
Piping installation 6 wc, 8 lavs, 4 bath tubs, 3 floor drains, 1 shower stall, 3 kitchen sinks, 1 hand sink, 6 pedicure sink, 5 water heater as per plan
- Plumbing permit Dec 2019Completed
Piping installation 6 wc, 8 lavs, 4 bath tubs, 3 floor drains, 1 shower stall, 3 kitchen sinks, 1 hand sink, 6 pedicure sink, 5 water heater as per plan
- Commercial building permit Jul 2019Completed
For the erection of a 2nd and 3rd floor rear addition (2018 ibc construction) as per plans. for the interior level iii alterations to create four (4) dwelling units and first floor commercial beauty shop. size and location as shown on plans/ application. nfpa 13 sprinkler system to be used throughout the structure. amendment as of 07/8/2020: for the creation of a fire pump room in the basement.
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
3 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
1,400 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,850 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
900 ft
Childs George W Sch (900 ft), Christopher Columbus CS (2,300 ft), South Philadelphia HS (2,350 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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