1129 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1129 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 37 permits, 6 not closed, and 37 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 1129 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Install wiring, receptacle outlets, lighting and switches where required throughout house. install smoke/co alarms with 10 yrs battery backup. all work to be done according to the 2020 nec and the scope of work in the executed contract. ***fishing only***
- Commercial building permit Aug 2026Issued
Level ii interior alterations (no change of occupancy) for renovations to basement level of dwelling unit within an existing four (4) unit building as per approved plans and phc approval. existing basement level sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep or fire suppression work**
- Residential building permit May 2026Issued
- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling -shutters as per philadelphia historical approval. no other work approved on this permit. homeowner performing work them self.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Amended 04.20.26 to add 3/4" wdp. replace curb trap & fai
- Electrical permit Feb 2026Completed
Fishing only: replace existing 200-amp electrical service with new 200 amp electrical service, which includes new meter socket and circuit breaker panel with proper grounding and bonding. all work to be performed in accordance with the 2017 nec and applicable codes.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Replace curb trap in with new fresh air inlet, also replace water box
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Upgrade existing 100 amp service to 200 amp. only as per nec 2014
- Commercial building permit Feb 2021Expired
For the enclosure of an existing approved streetery as per plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
Repairing outside water service 3/4 on sidewalk
- Residential building permit Jul 2020Expired
Construction of 2nd floor open roof deck
- Zoning/use permit Sep 2019Completed
For the addition of a roof deck above the rear one-story portion of the building to be accessed through an opening installed in the second-floor exterior wall. size and location as per approved plan. for the continued use as multi-family household living (four dwelling units). property rights approval from the condominium association required prior to issuance of a building permit.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2015Completed
Rear yard drain (condos)
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
2.6 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: Thomas Jefferson Univ, 233 S 10th St (850 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
1,550 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
350 ft
Mask and Wig Club of the University of Pennsylvania and 1 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
2,350 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (2,350 ft), Independence CS (2,400 ft), Academy at Palumbo (2,450 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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- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- 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.
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