1216 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1216 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 7 not closed, and 33 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 1216 Spruce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit minor May 2026Completed
Ez permit standards windows & doors for replacement of exterior windows & doors without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and design limitations below. any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. the historical commission is approving this application pursuant to section 6.9.a.10 of the historical commission's rules and regulations, the transition rule. while the windows that were installed do not satisfy historic preservation standards, the window replacement was underway before the historical commission assumed jurisdiction over the property with the notice for the washington square west historic district. a member of the public, not the historical commission, requested the violation. the violation should not have been issued without conferring with the historical commission(as per phc conditions). install and replace windows throughout with no change in size and shape. no work in basement.
- Zoning permit May 2025Issued
Personal services
- General permit minor Apr 2025Completed
Ez permit standards windows & doors for replacement of exterior windows & doors without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and design limitations below. any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. replace existing windows with all wood sash replacement kits. existing window frames include plank and back band, sill, show sill, weight pockets, shutter hardware to remain.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
Visitor accommodations
- Electrical permit Nov 2023Completed
Installation of wiring for exterior lights and heating elements for outdoor seating all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec.
- Zoning permit Sep 2023Issued
Limited lodging
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Issued
2 dedicated lines to the first floor. rewire an outlet. rewire 2 switches, rewire 5 lights and install new lights. all wiring will be fished. as per nec 2017
- General permit minor Jan 2022Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** for replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard shall result in revocation of this permit. *remove existing door system down to a clean brick opening and install a new all wood door system per the shop drawings stamped and approved by the philadelphia historic commission. the current light fixture in the transom will be going away. (1 door in total)*
- Commercial building permit Dec 2021Expired
New star bolts to the front facade as per approved plan.
- Zoning permit Apr 2020Issued
Retail sales - food, beverages, and groceries
- Plumbing permit Jul 2019Completed
3/4" distribution, installation will comply with philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Feb 2019Expired
(wire or re-wire) (one- or two-) family dwelling as per 2008 nec. **fish only no active building permit in place**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold 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: Broad & Pine Assoc, 400 S Broad St (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 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
1,850 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 4 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
Social Service Building. 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
2,050 ft
Independence CS (2,050 ft), Academy at Palumbo (2,350 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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