4643 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4643 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 4 not closed, and 36 violations, 3 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 4643 Morris Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2024Completed
Amend installation of 100a service w/ 30 circuit panel installation of receptacles, fixtures, gfi's & replace switches. nec 2017 fishing wie through walls only
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Expired
Replacement of 40 gal electric water heater
- Electrical permit May 2020Completed
Install 200 amp service per 2014 nec.
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
Roof replacement single ply
- Plumbing permit Aug 2017Expired
Ez plumbing permit - 2pc bath
- Alteration permit Aug 2017Expired
60 square feet of interior alterations - single family dwelling - applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. work to include 1/2" drywall. 1/4" underlay & vinyl tile. separate permits required for plumbing, electric and hvac. call inspector at district office at least 24 hours prior to starting work.
- Electrical permit Jul 2017Completed
Install medicine cabinet and light, ground fault receptacle, dedicated exhaust fan, ceiling fan, electric wall/ceiling heater... in accordance with 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2016Completed
Replace section of house drain (sfd)pa20162842416 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Alteration permit Jul 2015Expired
For level i alterations: repair existing porch roof to include new 2x6 rafters 16"o.c. with 1/2 cdx plywood and place a new rolled roof covering. no increase in height or area. upon a final inspection violation #486311 will be complied. homw owner to perform work actvity. **post this permit** **post the project information sign**
- Alteration permit Sep 2014Completed
For the legalization of the "as built" erection of a deck as an extension of an existing porch in the front yard; a four foot (4') high fence 50% opaque on top of an existing retaining wall and the erection of a shade screen overhead cover. owner occupant performed work themselves.
- Zoning permit Sep 2014Completed
For the legalization of the erection of a deck as an extension of an existing porch in the front yard; a four foot (4') high fence 50% opaque on top of an existing retaining wall and the erection of a shade screen overhead cover. no further enclosure.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2009Completed
Replace lateral pa one #2009-2520891
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
Brownfield site
2,050 ft
Oshun Family Services Center and 49 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,550 ft
Cage Graphic Arts and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,800 ft
Fitler Academics Plus (1,800 ft), Kelly John B Sch (2,000 ft), Wissahickon CS (2,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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