513 Morse Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 513 Morse Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, all closed, and 11 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 513 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Replace 100 amp panel and service replace 3 way switch install carbon/smoke detector in basement install dedicated line using wire mold on first and second floor install exterior fix as per 2017 nec
- General permit minor Apr 2023Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
House trap, fresh air inlet. replacement in accordance with 2004 ppc
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
Roof recovery - install a modified hot asphalt roof system (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2017Completed
Ez plumbing permit standards - install 3pc bath & k/s
- Plumbing permit Aug 2016Completed
Install 4-water closet, 4-lavs, 4-bath tubs & 2-kitchen sink (mixed use)
- Electrical permit Jun 2016Completed
400amp service,rewire lights fixtures,switches,receptacles,smoke detectors per 2008 nec (mixed use)install new fire alarm per nfpa 72
- Suppression permit Mar 2016Completed
For the installtion of a fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13 on the first floor commercial space and nfpa 13r on second and third floors, with a 2-inch fire service line, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Mechanical permit Mar 2016Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- Alteration permit Feb 2016Completed
For interior level 3 alterations to existing multi-family dwelling unit and vacant commercial space. certificate of occupancy commercial space required prior to occupancy. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Use permit Jun 2015Completed
Child permit, document use as four (4) dwelling units, first floor front to be vacant commercial space and storage garage with max of 1 parking space
- Zoning permit May 2015Completed
Lot adjustment, create one (1) lot from two (2) existing (1818 & 1820); establish use as 1 comm. space and 5 dwelling units
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Us Capital Investments 6, 512 W Montgomery Ave (250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
150 ft
1825 41 North 5th Street and 38 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,350 ft
York Metal Finishing Co and 1 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
1,350 ft
The U School: Innovative Lab (1,350 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,750 ft), Ludlow James R Sch (2,450 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.0 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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