5539 Morton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5539 Morton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 5 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 5539 Morton 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Electrical permit Sep 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size as per residential service equipment ez standard replacement of existing 100 amps service. no increase in 100 amps service. full house rewire.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 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. 2.5 ton condenser, 75k btu & 9 reg./diff.
- Residential building permit Sep 2026Issued
For interior alterations to an existing single-family structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Completed
**make safe permit** for repairs to the floor and roof assemblies at the rear one-story portion of the existing building to comply with violation # cf-2025-060225. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2025-060225. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. make safe permit only.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jun 2023Expired
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. replacing heater with like and kind, 60,000 btu.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Rewire light fixture install new receptacle and circuit to third floor using wire mold and fishing wires as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit Sep 2019Completed
Install new fixtures only for 2-tubs,3-lavs,3-toilets and 2-kitchen sinks.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004 - the installation does not include garbage disposal or dishwasher
- Electrical permit Oct 2018Completed
Install 200 amp services. light switeches, rec, light fixtures, 120v smoke detectors as per 2008 nec.
- Residential building permit Jul 2018Completed
Ez permit standards alterations-interior demo of nonloabing partition walls and other finishes, install gypboard, trim,and other finishes including floor. owner to perform all work scope. 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.
- Alteration permit Jan 2018Completed
Make safe permit -- remove rear deteriorated 2 story addition and re-construct rear exterior wall with exterior wall covering per engineer plan and report. contact area inspector prior to start of work. permit to comply violation #514674. additional permits required for work beyond make safe scope of work.
- Zoning permit Jan 2018Completed
Partial demo to remove rear deteriorated 2 story addition in conjunction with make safe permit #842319.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Dan Lepore & Sons, 57 Armat St (1,050 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
21 Maplewood Mall. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,200 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,750 ft
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (1,750 ft), Mastery CS-Pickett Campus (3,950 ft), Roosevelt Theodore MS (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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