8 Morse Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8 Morse Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 7 not closed, and 40 violations, 18 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 8 Morse Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Residential building permit May 2026Issued
Make safe permit to resolve case violation # cf-2025-081259 to repair collapsing front porch as per the engineer's report and approved engineer plans. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2025-081259. “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.”
- Residential building permit Sep 2023Expired
Concrete pad, wooden raised landing and install a vertical platform lift see details as per plan.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Install dedicated line using wire mold/ fishing wires for outside stair lift as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit Jan 2022Expired
Renovation and for the erection of an enclosed porch to an existing attached structure. size and location as per plans. for a single-family household living.
- Zoning permit Mar 2021Issued
For the erection of an enclosed porch to an existing attached structure. size and location as per plans. for a single-family household living.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Expired
2pc bath -1st floor. installations in accordance with 2004. ppc
- Electrical permit Dec 2017Completed
Install electric wall heater, gfi, fluorescent fixture.... per 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
- General permit minor Dec 2017Expired
Ez permit standards 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.
- Electrical permit Oct 2017Completed
Replace 100amp service only with no additional wiring as per 2008 nec (north district)
- Alteration permit Mar 2012Completed
New roof covering
- Alteration permit Jul 2007Expired
Enclose existing open-air porch with 2x4 framing, with a pressure treated sill. install windows on the front & one side of the porch. wall along the propety line shall be a one hour wall with no penetations (windows) permitted. apply an exterior wall covering to provide a weather tight enviroment. install 3/4" min.plywood floor deck. all work shall conform to the approved plan.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: East Park Reservoir, 33rd & Montgomery Ave (200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 ft
3033 Glenwood Ave and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,750 ft
Halpern Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
950 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,150 ft
Blaine James G Sch (1,150 ft), Gideon Edward Sch (1,800 ft), Strawberry Mansion HS (2,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
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