28 Morse Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 28 Morse Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 38 permits, 8 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 28 Morse Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Install 200-amp service replacing 4-gang meter bank and replacing 4 sub-panels. complete grounding system with 2 ground rods. replacing light fixtures throughout.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of drywall throughout existing attached structure. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans. ***********************************separate permits for any other work. *********************************
- General permit minor Feb 2023Expired
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.
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
100 amp service and panel 32 circuit capacity only as per nec 2014 fishing
- Zoning permit Nov 2020Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Alteration permit Jul 2019Expired
Remove old roof coverings and install new roof coverings***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)
- Electrical permit Jun 2019Completed
Install 14.805kw(dc) solar pv system of 47-315 q cells module , 47-p320 optimizers & 1-se11400h-us solaredge inverter as per nec 2014 north central district
- Residential building permit Jun 2019Issued
Installation of forty seven (47) solar panels according to engineers sealed report and manufacturers specifications.seperate permit required for electrical.
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Completed
20 amp phase converter installation, per 2014 nec
- Use permit Apr 2019Completed
For the reduction to a single family household living in an existing structure.
- Demolition permit Feb 2019Completed
For the complete demolition of a detached one-story accessory structure. a sidewalk closure shall be required within 3 feet of building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate street closure permit required prior to start of work. any deviation will require an amended building permit. principal building shall remain on the lot. demolition shall comply case no. 663246. ** safety zone: 6 ft**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: East Park Reservoir, 33rd & Montgomery Ave (400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
3033 Glenwood Ave and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,700 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
850 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
1,000 ft
Blaine James G Sch (1,000 ft), Gideon Edward Sch (1,650 ft), Kelley William D Sch (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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