528 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 528 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 3 not closed, and 54 violations, 7 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 528 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2026Issued
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. replace existing heat pump only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork. relocate outdoor unit from wall mount to lower roof (2 ft below).
- General permit minor Oct 2025Expired
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.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2024Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance witn nfpa 13d, with a 1.5 inch combined fire service line, as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-005111
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Completed
Mechanical / fuel gas permit for combo rp-2024-005111
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2024-005111
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (exterior building drainage) for combo rp-2024-005111
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Plumbing permit (water distribution) for combo rp-2024-005111
- Site / utility permit Jun 2024Completed
Site / utility permit for rp-2024-005111
- Residential building permit Jun 2024Completed
For the erection of an attached three story structure for use as a single family household living. building to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13d. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9 feet (1/4th of height of building) of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work.** blower door testing shall be performed in accordance with astm e 779 or astm e 1827 by an approved third party agency ***underpinning of adjacent structures required***
- Zoning permit Feb 2024Completed
Erection of an attached structure with roof deck and pilot house to use as single-family household living, size and location as shown on plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2022Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install new 54,000 btu 92% gas furnace with 2 ton outdoor condenser and coil module connected to trunk duct run along first floor ceiling up perimeter walls to outlet assemblies).
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
Superfund site
1.7 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,000 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 3 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
1,000 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,000 ft), Southwark Sch (1,550 ft), Furness Horace HS (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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