1207 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1207 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 4 not closed, and 60 violations.
- 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 1207 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. No open violations.
- General permit minor May 2025Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process. replace front half of a frame from the ridge down with certainteed landmark pro shingles at 1205 spruce st plywood skim proposed is less than a 5% increase to the design gravity load
- General permit minor Mar 2023Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures as per phc. sheeting must comply with standard and not exceed allowable amount or need a new permit with plans.
- Fire suppression permit Apr 2022Completed
For the installation of an nfpa 13r system for a multi-family dwelling serviced by four (4) inch fire service line with a 4-inch ames c200 backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2022Completed
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install a 400 amp service, 400 amp service disconnect, relocate the existing meters & 100 amp breaker enclosures, replace the 100 amp breakers, install new 100 amp feeders to the (7) existing 100 amp panels. install lights normal & emergency & switches through the (4) units and common areas. install receptacles,120v smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors in the (4) dwelling units. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec. ** no fire alrrm work on this permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2022Completed
Installing 15 indoor appliances. replacement of 7 outdoor units. 5 exhaust ceiling fans. no fuel gas. as per engineer plans.
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Install fire alarm system as per plans as per 2016 nfpa 72
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2021Completed
For the installation of a fire suppression system in accordance withn nfpa 13r, with a two-inch fire service line; for the installation of a fire pump in accordance with nfpa 20 and a backflow prevention assembly, for a multi-family dwelling, as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Supply and install piping with fixtures for: (4) 12" kolher toilets,(4) 24" vanities w/ kolher facuet on each. (4) showers, 4 kitchen sinks, 4 ao smith 40 gallon hot water heaters.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2021Completed
For level 2 alterations to the existing structure as per plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2021Completed
For the installation of a new hvac systems, associated duct work, rooftop units, and registers/diffusers as per approved plans. separate permit required for electrical, plumbing, fire suppression
- Electrical permit Aug 2021Completed
Install main service, wiring throughout units and common space as per 2017 nec. install commercial fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72.
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
2.7 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 (1,050 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 19 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,700 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
400 ft
Princeton Club. 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
2,200 ft
Independence CS (2,200 ft), Academy at Palumbo (2,500 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,550 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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