2130 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2130 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 34 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 4 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 2130 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2026Issued
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain & replacement of 15ft. of 4in. drain pipe.
- Demolition permit May 2022Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. 2 stucco c/w 2129 & 2133 watkins st. erosion control mat with seed and topsoil on lot.*
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
All new construction consisting of one bathroom on the 2nd floor and one bathroom on the 3rd floor. new kitchen located on 1st floor.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 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. (central air 60,000 btu of heat 3 tons of ac all duct wotk 2 zones).
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Completed
Install 200 amp service, wire up lights, switches, outlets, smoke detectors, c/o detectors, and cable lines as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Jun 2021Completed
1 inch combo water service ,sprinkler system also 5 inch lateral and 5x4 curb trap and 4 inch main house drain
- Fire suppression permit Jan 2021Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system with a one (1) inch combined fire & domestic service line throughout a three (3) story single-family dwelling with basement and pilot house. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13d by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Residential building permit Jan 2020Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story structure attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure; for use as a single family dwelling. entire building to be fully sprinklered. separate permit required for mep and fire suppression work.
- Zoning/use permit Jan 2020Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure.size and location as shown on application/plan. for use as a single family household living.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Install house drain,stack,waste and water lines for 1-water closet,1-lav,1-tub,1-garbage disposal,1-dishwasher and 1-kitchen sink-the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Aug 2019Completed
Complete rewire throughout service switches, lights, outlets, smoke detectors & replace 100amp circuit breaker panel & all proper grounding & bonding as per nec 2014 south district
- Mechanical permit Aug 2019Completed
Install 60,000 btu 90% eff furance with 2.5 ton ac
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
2.9 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 (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Morris Street and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,650 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc and 6 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
450 ft
McDaniel Delaplaine Sch (450 ft), Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers (1,800 ft), Universal Vare CS (2,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.1 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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