1936 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1936 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 16 not closed, and 60 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 1936 Morris Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Jun 2026Issued
For the complete demolition of existing building.
- General permit minor Apr 2026Issued
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.
- Demolition permit Nov 2025Completed
*make safe permit** for the complete demolition of the existing two (2) story attached building to comply with violation case # cf-2023-100165. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by hand and with hand tools only. protection of pedestrians, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties to be in place prior to start of work. separate streets department approval required for right-of-way encroachment or closure. wall covering is included in this demolition permit application scope.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2025Completed
Seal lateral pa20243620408 remove house trap and hermetically sealing the lateral by a cap or plug ."all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Issued
For the complete demolition of an existing structure for use as a vacant lot
- Residential building permit Sep 2023Completed
Interior alterations to existing two-story single-family residence. alterations throughout basement, 1st, and 2nd floors. rear roof deck above existing single story area toward rear. details as shown on plans.
- Electrical permit Sep 2023Completed
Rewire throughout switches, outlets, lighting, smoke detectors, install 100 amp compete service with grounding as per 2017 nec.
- Zoning permit Jul 2023Completed
For erection of roof deck above rear first floor access from rear second floor as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
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. install (1) 92% efficiency 60,000 btu furnace with ductwork, registers, grilles, and diffusers. install (1) 3 ton 13 seer a/c condenser
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Installation of plumbing for a single family 1.5 bathrooms total 8 fixtures
- Residential building permit Apr 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 are 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* the approved alterations for this permit are limited to non-structural alterations throughout the first and second floor per submitted engineer letter. replace wall and ceiling drywall in living room, dining room, kitchen and 2nd-floor bathroom.
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
New 200 amp service, wired to 2014 nec code, wafer recessed lights throughout and smoke detectors to code.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 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: Cso Navhosp, 1701 Pattison Ave (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
1621 Mckean Street and 7 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,100 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 5 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
1,050 ft
McDaniel Delaplaine Sch (1,050 ft), Childs George W Sch (1,450 ft), Girard Stephen Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.2 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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