709 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 709 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 20 permits, 5 not closed, and 30 violations, 3 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 709 Morris Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
100 amp outside meter, 100 amp service entrance cable, 100 amp 30 circuit panel with main, full grounding system, extend existing circuits as needed, replace outlets, 4 front bed, 2 rear bed, 5 living room, 2 kitchen. replace box and gfi outlet for garbage disposal, replace 2 junction boxes basement ceiling, check one light, install 2 battery only smoke detectors and one carbon smoke. all wiring being fished
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2024-004367
- Residential building permit May 2024Issued
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.
- Electrical permit May 2024Issued
100 amp service complete with bonding and grounding. install dedicated lines in kitchen. 120 volt/20 amp circuits for dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal. two (2) countertop gfci outlets. 120 volt line for gas range. switch for rear of house with outside light. all wiring done by way of fishing.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2022Expired
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. (ductless air conditioner, 1 outside unit and 4 indoor units. 30,000 btu).
- Electrical permit Nov 2020Completed
Rewire with 100 amp service 35 fixtures 30 receptacles 1 hvac system smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and 20 switches as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Expired
Install 2 water closets,2 lav ,1 tub 1 shower on 2nd floor 1st floor kitchen sink ,water closet and lav basement laundry sink. replace main drain, yard drain and stacks. new hot water heater ppc 2018
- Residential building permit Nov 2020Expired
Interior renovation and front wall demolition and replacement. interior renovation shall include improvements and repairs to existing structure. excavation of basement to maximum depth achievable without underpinning.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2018Completed
5" curb trap and 4" vent (sfd)pa20180430827 "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 2016Completed
Install drain and water linesto all fixtures 2 wc,3 lavs,1 shower,1 kitchen sink,1 washer machine and 1 hwh (sfd)
- Mechanical permit Mar 2016Completed
Install 1 hvac unit with ductwork (sfd)
- Electrical permit Feb 2016Completed
1-new 100 amp services with meter socket & panel. rewire of single family home to nec code 2008 south district
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.8 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Terri Pinto, 1703-13 S 7th St (150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,700 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
800 ft
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (800 ft), Southwark Sch (1,100 ft), Furness Horace HS (2,400 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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