5538 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5538 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, all closed, and 3 violations, 1 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 5538 Morris Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 1 open violation.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2020Completed
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.replace two existing hvac systems with new systems in existing spaces. (no roof top units) (1) unit in basement rheem 100,000 btu furnace with rheem 3.5 ton condenser and coil with 1,400-1,600 cfm. (1) 3rd floor unit rheem 1.5 ton heat pump and air handler with 600-800 cfm heating and cooling system with 24,000 btu heating.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2020Completed
For interior plumbing work to include [3]water closets, [3]lavatories, and [2]showers/tubs as per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Electrical permit May 2020Completed
Install 200 amp service and rewire throughout an existing single family dwelling per 2014 nec.
- Residential building permit May 2020Completed
Ez permit stadards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be peformed in the basement or cellar)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2017Completed
Replace curb trap, fai pa20171792027 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
New 5in curb trap w/fresh air inlet & 30ft of 4in main drainfrom curb to house.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2013Completed
3/4" k copper form main to curb cock pa20132960807 (sfd)
- Plumbing permit Mar 2009Completed
Ezplum
- Use permit Aug 2007Completed
Legalize 2 family dwelling
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Former Exxon Sta, 5834 Pulaski Ave (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
5,000 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Delmar Apartments. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
350 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
1,300 ft
Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (1,300 ft), Kelly John B Sch (2,600 ft), Lingelbach Anna L Sch (4,100 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.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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