5221 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5221 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, all closed, and 30 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5221 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
Every permit on file is closed out. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-005008
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2023-005008
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2023-005008
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2024Completed
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout three story building to include 1-inch combined water service line as per approved plans. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Site / utility permit May 2024Completed
For the excavation work for the new construction per approved plans.
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2023-005008
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2023-005008
- Residential building permit Feb 2024Completed
For a new construction of a three- story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with a roof deck . for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13d min, separate permits required for anyfire suppression system installation.**excavation, mechanical, electrical nd plumbing work included in the review ** protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.** energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing certificate is required. ** both to be completed by an approved party.**
- Plumbing permit Jun 2023Completed
Repair/replace 15ft of 3/4" wdp
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Completed
For the erection of a semi-detached building with a roof deck and roof deck access structure, and deck at rear first floor (size and location as shown on plans).
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2021Completed
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. (installation of 1 unit of hvac 4.0 ton, 80000 btu duct work throughout the house. 11 diffusers)
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Interior installation only of sanitary waste and domestic hot and cold water lines to 2 water closets, 2 lavatory sinks, 1 bathtub, 1 shower, 1 laundry box, 1 kitchen sink, and 1 hot water heater the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Germantown Us Arc, 5200 Wissahickon Ave (1,550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
Oshun Family Services Center and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
4,400 ft
Cage Graphic Arts. 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
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
450 ft
Kelly John B Sch (450 ft), Fitler Academics Plus (2,150 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (3,150 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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