1304 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1304 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 22 violations, 6 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 1304 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. 6 open violations.
- Zoning permit Dec 2023Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Commercial building permit May 2022Expired
For facade alterations to repair portion of an existing brick parapet with pointing of existing brick facade. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- General permit minor Dec 2021Completed
Spot pointing courtyard
- Use permit Sep 2019Completed
Use to business and professional office (consultant) on the first floor front and one household living unit on the 1st,2nd & 3rd floor rear and one family household living unit on the 2nd floor front and one family household living unit on the front 3rd & 4th floor with 2 existing surface parking spaces on the rear (at cypress street).
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
Water heater replacement (condo unit)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit May 2017Completed
Alterations: interior plumbing;1st floor; 16 unit building - the installation will compy with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Electrical permit Apr 2017Completed
Re-wire (4) apartments, 1 , extend fire alarm, 1 house panel, cable wire. lighting, outlets, and 400 amp service as per plan
- Suppression permit Apr 2017Completed
Relocate (12) sprinkler heads. (multi-family)
- Alteration permit Mar 2017Completed
For interior alterations to include the removal of non-functioning elevator cab and equipment from existing shaft and new masonry opening, as per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2016Completed
Replace curb trap to house drain with fresh air inlet-pa1#20163370170-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Oct 2016Completed
Alterations: multi-family household living (sixteen (16) dwelling units) with a one (1) story addition; interior plumbing; five fixtures - the installation will compy with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Sep 2016Completed
Partial change in use and occupancy classification. level ii interior alterations with a one (1) story addition as per approved plans. asbestos abatement required prior to commencement of work. separate permit required for mep and fire suppression work. proposed addition to be constructed of fire retardant treated wood framing complying with section 2303.2 of the 2009 ibc. all work to be in accordance with philadelphia historical commission approval
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Broad & Pine Assoc, 400 S Broad St (700 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 19 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,150 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
200 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
1,750 ft
Independence CS (1,750 ft), Academy at Palumbo (2,400 ft), Universal Institute CS (2,500 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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