2314 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2314 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 40 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 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 2314 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Oct 2025Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Sep 2025Issued
Install 200 amp electrical service with proper grounding and circuit breaker panel and breakers. install wiring, lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected 120 volt smoke and co alarms according to the 2017 nec.
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Issued
Permti amended on 1/21/26: basement renovations and front porch reconstruction, see plan for details. relocation of basement stairs. other work of layout approved under ez permit. details as shown on the plan.no excavation in the basement
- Plumbing permit May 2025Issued
Fixture replacement with piping, kitchen sink, shower, 2 toilets, urinal, and laundry sink
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Issued
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 95% 60k btu gas furnace, 2.5 ton ac, ductwork, and 8 diffusers
- Residential building permit Mar 2025Amendment application incomplete
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. 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; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2021Completed
Water distribution, inlet, curb trap, house drain kitchen, laundry, hot water heater water closet, lavs, showers
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2021Completed
Install a 95% gas heater and ac bryant 95s080 with a total of (8)diffusers/registers see rp-2020-015118
- Electrical permit Mar 2021Completed
Install 200 amp incoming service, wiring throughout by 2014 nec code
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2021Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance witn nfpa 13d, with a one-inch combined fire service line, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Completed
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure.size and location as shown in application/plan. for use as single-family household living
- Residential building permit Jan 2021Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure as per approved plans. for use as single family dwelling. structure to be fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d minimum. **separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work.** **2015 irc**
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
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Eagle Fuel, 1701 S 25th St (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 ft
Morris Street and 16 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,050 ft
Sea Gull Lighting Products Inc and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
650 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
McDaniel Delaplaine Sch (900 ft), Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers (1,250 ft), Universal Vare CS (2,000 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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