5685 Morton Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5685 Morton Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 6 not closed, and 51 violations, 6 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 5685 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- General permit minor Sep 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.
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Installation of a 4.1kwdc solar photo-voltaic system, including solar modules, solaredge inverter, and racking equipment service riser cable (weather head to meter) & meter can replacement (100amp)
- Electrical permit May 2023Issued
Install dedicated line using wire mold install bathroom fixtures as pr 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2023-004501
- Residential building permit May 2023Completed
Ez standard 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permited in the basement. as per phdc work order
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Expired
Using existing wire, install new outlet box, receptacle, and cover plate on new framed wall in dining room and kitchen. garage: - new wiring, outlet box and motion light for exterior light - new 20 amp circuit, breaker, wiring, surface mounted outlet box and receptacle for garage door opener. - switch and install new ceiling light fixture as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Expired
Rewire using existing circuits and cable, (9) new outlet boxes and (9) devices in new framed walls. new outdoor motion light. new circuit for garage door opener. as per nec 2014
- Electrical permit Nov 2021Completed
We will install a dedicated gfi receptacle circuit on a 20 amp circuit breaker. receptacle will be mounted outside near platform for exterior stair lift. all work will be performed according to proposal (fish only) as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Completed
For the installation of an exterior stair lift per manufacturer's standards.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2021Completed
Replace area drain & partial main drain in basement.
- Residential building permit Apr 2021Expired
For the removal and replacement of the rear exterior masonry wall. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
- Residential building permit Apr 2021Expired
For the removal and replacement of the rear exterior masonry wall. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Dan Lepore & Sons, 57 Armat St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
700 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
2,650 ft
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (2,650 ft), Roosevelt Theodore MS (3,250 ft), Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (3,500 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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