117 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 117 Spring Garden Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 39 permits, 4 not closed, and 22 violations, 1 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 117 Spring Garden Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit May 2021Expired
Install 20 amp, 120v circuit for a sign as per 2014 nec permit gp-2020-010901
- General permit Jan 2021Expired
For the erection of two (2) internally illuminated wall signs accessory to a financial institution.
- Zoning permit Oct 2020Expired
For the erection of two (2) internally illuminated wall signs. size and location as shown on plans.
- General permit Jun 2020Completed
Install one accessory flat wall sign set 23-1/2" x 18' illum letter on raceway on an existing structre (35.25 sq ft) connect to existing electric.
- Zoning permit May 2020Completed
For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated flat wall (channel letters) sign accessory to an existing financial services (bank) in unit 1 on the first floor of an existing mixed-use structure. size and location as shown in the application/plan.
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
No main service work included-panels existing - install all wiring throughout 2 commercial spaces are per drawings. install receptacles, switches, lights & gfci devices install additional fire alarm devices to exisitng building system **building permit# 1014650**
- Mechanical permit Dec 2019Completed
Installation of a new mechanical system for an existing mixed-use structure to include new heat pumps, air handlers and diffusers and all associated ductwork as per approved plans. **separate permits required for any plumbing, electrical or fire suppression work**
- Suppression permit Nov 2019Completed
Ez permit sprinkler relocation (nfpa 13)- for the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Install 6 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Alteration permit Oct 2019Completed
For the tenant fitout of unit 1 and unit 3 on the 1st floor of a 5 story building to include installation of non-bearing partitions, doors, toilet facilities as per plans. certificate of occupancy included in this permit. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression.
- Use permit Sep 2019Completed
For use as financial services(bank) in unit 1, for an existing business and professional office in unit 2 and a business and professional office in unit 3 all on the first floor of an existing structure.
- Electrical permit Apr 2019Issued
Wire illuminated sign flatwall 19 sq ft, led 120 volts, 1-20 amp circuit, per 2008 nec
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
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
16 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Union Boiler Works Inc, 716 N Front St (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,150 ft
700 704 N Third Street and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
800 ft
American Freight Warehousing Co and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,300 ft
138 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
2,700 ft
Kearny Gen Philip Sch (2,700 ft), Bodine William W HS (2,850 ft), Young Scholars CS (3,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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