911 Morris Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 911 Morris Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 35 permits, 11 not closed, and 40 violations, 2 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 911 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
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2026Completed
Ez kitchen fire suppression- for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install ansul kitchen fire suppression system
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Completed
Alterations to existing mixed use building. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof extension. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans alteration, installation, and addition of complete plumbing to whole building per commercial and residential philadelphia plumbing code.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Completed
For installation of hvac system as per approved plans.
- Electrical permit May 2026Completed
Bringing in a new three phase 600amp, three phase service to the building to be split between the basement, first, and second floors, and the third floor apartments, totaling 4 meters as per 2017 nec. run all new electric, per code for commercial and residential throughout. install fire alarm system as per 2016 nfpa 72.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2026Completed
For the installation of a type 1 commercial kitchen hood (11'-0") and associated ductwork, fans as per approved plans. separate permits required for electrical and fire suppression work. **imc 2018**
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Supply and install new 1-1/2” domestic water line main to building.
- Fire suppression permit Sep 2025Completed
For the installation of a new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout an existing structure. installation to include 2" fire service line and 2." dc wilkins 950 xlt2 backflow prevention assembly as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia
- Commercial building permit Jun 2025Completed
Level iii alterations with partial change of occupancy to create a sit-down restaurant in the basement through second floor and a two (2) family dwelling on the third floor of an existing building as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work** amendment approved 11/30/25 amend alterations permit cp-2025-002054 for changes to layout and structural work to include removal of underpinning as per approved plans.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Residential - household living - two-family; eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
Eating and drinking establishments - sit-down restaurant
- Zoning permit Mar 2025Issued
For the adjustment of lot lines, creating one (1) new lot (proposed parcel a) from two separate opa lots (1636 s 9th st - opa#882038940; 1638 s 9th st - opa#882018490). size & location as shown on the application/plans. ** a new deed must be recorded prior to the expiration of this zoning permit or issuance of a co **
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
1.9 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 (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
Growing Home Garden. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,600 ft
Catalyst International Gasket Materials Corp and 4 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
850 ft
Southwark Sch (850 ft), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch (1,350 ft), Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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