4 Morse Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4 Morse Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 17 not closed, and 60 violations, 6 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 4 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
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2025Issued
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with a 2" wilkins 950xlt2bfss backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2025Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Issued
Install 400 amp electrical service and 4 meter packs with proper grounding and bonding. install one 100 amp subpanels for house and one 125 amp subpanel for each of the 3 dwelling units. install wiring, lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install interconnected smoke and co alarms. install fire alarm system. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per plans.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Issued
Install plumbing piping needed for the following fixtures 1st fl- 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 2 tubs, washer box and kitchen sink 2nd fl- 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 2 tubs, washer box and kitchen sink 3rd fl- 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 2 tubs, washer box and kitchen sink 3- hot water heaters
- Commercial building permit Feb 2025Issued
For level iii interior alterations with a complete change in occupancy to three (3) dwelling units (group r-2). building to be fully sprinklered with a minimum of a nfpa 13r automatic sprinkler system. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work. if site conditions vary, contact design professional prior to start of work.
- Zoning permit Oct 2024Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- General permit minor May 2024Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Sep 2023Expired
Concrete pad, wooden raised landing and install a vertical platform lift see details as per plan.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Install dedicated line using wire mold/ fishing wires for outside stair lift as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit Jan 2022Expired
Renovation and for the erection of an enclosed porch to an existing attached structure. size and location as per plans. for a single-family household living.
- Zoning permit Mar 2021Issued
For the erection of an enclosed porch to an existing attached structure. size and location as per plans. for a single-family household living.
- Plumbing permit May 2019Expired
Replace water service, curb to house, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
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 (200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 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
2,750 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,000 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
1,200 ft
Blaine James G Sch (1,200 ft), Gideon Edward Sch (1,850 ft), Strawberry Mansion HS (2,400 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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- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
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