526 Morse Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 526 Morse Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 42 permits, 1 not closed, and 57 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 526 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
For a new mechanical installation to accommodate an existing stucture. work to include the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Completed
For a new mechanical installation to accommodate an existing structure. work to include the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with 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.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Install 1 1/2" wd, hd, ht, fai
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Install md, ct, fai, & 1.5" wdp
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2022Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2-inch ames lf-2000b-fp backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13 standard.
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2022Completed
Install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2-inch ames lf-2000b-fp backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13 standard.
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Install 200a service with grounding, 4gang meter socket, (4) 100a panels and feeders, complete wiring throughout common areas and three family dwelling with receptacles, switches, light fixtures. install fire alarm system complete with pulls, horns, strobes ,low frequency sound in living rms and bedrooms. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec,2016 nfpa-72,2018 phila fire code.
- Electrical permit May 2022Completed
Install 200a service with grounding, 4gang meter socket, (4) 100a panels and feeders, complete wiring throughout common areas and three family dwelling with receptacles, switches, light fixtures as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm system complete with pulls, horns, strobes as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
New construction, interior & exterior plumbing. +all proposed work to be done in accordance with philadelphia plumbing code 2018.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
Rough in 8 toilet, 8 vanity, 6 tub, 3 kitchen, 3 laundry, 3 water heater 1 sump pump 2 area drain 1 roof drain
- Commercial building permit Dec 2021Completed
For new construction of a three (3) story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete foundation with a roof deck and a roof deck access structure. for a multi-family household living for three(3) dwelling units. building shall be fully sprinklered as per nfpa 13 throughout. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. **protection of right-of-way / pedestrians / adjacent properties required during all construction.**energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc.** any deviation to the approved scope of work will require an amended permit**
- Commercial building permit Feb 2021Completed
For the erection of a three (3) story attached structure as per approved plans. for use as three (3) dwelling units. structure to be fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13r minimum. **separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work.** **2009 ibc** amendment issued on 5/24/2022 for the addition of new windows at the side of the property, alteration of the celler and first floor layout, and mechanical adjustment at the upper floor levels. all work to be done per plans.
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
100 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
1,450 ft
The U School: Innovative Lab (1,450 ft), McKinley William Sch (1,800 ft), Ludlow James R Sch (2,400 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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