1024 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1024 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 4 not closed, and 27 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 1024 Spruce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Electrical permit Feb 2024Completed
Install 8 recessed lights in 2 bedrooms, and 1 gfci, 1 vanity light, and 1 recess light in each of the 2 bathrooms
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Replace six fixtures in two bathrooms
- Commercial building permit Dec 2023Completed
For level two alterations within existing condominium #c as per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 iebc. seperate permits required for mep work.
- Commercial building permit Sep 2023Expired
For the replacement of one (1) window in kind at the rear as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc and phc approval. separate permits to be obtained for any additional work.
- General permit minor Aug 2023Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit.
- General permit Jun 2023Completed
For the removal of one (1) 275 gallon above ground tank (agt). all work to be done in accordance with manufacturer specifications, pennsylvania d.e.p. regulations, all applicable codes, nfpa 30 and nfpa 31.
- General permit Jun 2023Completed
Removal of one (1) 275 gallon above ground storage heating oil tank. all work to be done in accordance with manufacturer specifications, pennsylvania d.e.p. regulations, all applicable codes, nfpa 30 and nfpa 31.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2020Expired
Install 2 ton ductless heatpump
- Fire suppression permit Jul 2020Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet limited area sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13 (using existing 1" domestic service line, and new 1" backflow w/in the basement), within dwelling unit 1m at the basement and first floor of an existing three (3) story attached structure, as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see ap#943603 for building permit and bbs cal#38298 for variance granting usage of limited area sprinkler system within unit 1m only.
- General permit minor Jan 2020Expired
Restore brownstone on front for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. "remove loose material down to sound substrate; reconstruct surface & shape to match original using jahn integral brown mortar, reconstruct whole blocks and scribe joints per original; historical staff to review samples in field for approval; no work to lintels, sills and surround on this permit."
- Commercial building permit Dec 2019Completed
For a change in occupancy classification and interior alterations to an existing structure to create new two (2) hour-rated dwelling partitions, opening protectives, and rated shaft enclosure assemblies. [see cal no. 38298 for provisos to include sprinkler protection at unit 1m.] (iebc 2009, change in occupancy classification, higher hazard) **no alterations to the exterior per historical commission approval. separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire suppression system installations.**
- Commercial building permit Jun 2019Completed
Construction of a 6'-0"h. cmu wall w/brick & lighting. repave & or repair parking area as per plans.
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
Superfund site
2.5 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Thomas Jefferson Univ, 233 S 10th St (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,800 ft
Hawthorne Community Garden and 16 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,350 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
0 ft
Stewart, John, Houses and 5 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,850 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (1,850 ft), Academy at Palumbo (2,350 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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