1917 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1917 Spring Garden Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 1 not closed, and 40 violations, 5 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 1917 Spring Garden Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- General permit minor Nov 2023Completed
**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. all wood replacement sash kits in existing wood openings- 1st floor (2 windows)
- Zoning permit May 2022Issued
Limited lodging
- Alteration permit Jun 2014Completed
Remove, repair and re-install window that were damaged due to fire in the basement, first and second floors of front facade. third floor windows are existing and will not be altered at this time. basement door at front facade to be replaced due to fire. replacement door will be replaced with a paneled metal door to be painted dark green to match existing trim. work to be performed as per philadelphia historical commission's guidelines and/or approved plan.
- Electrical permit Sep 2010Completed
Rough in all floor lights gfi rec light switches 110v recps as per 2008 nec code with 400a main disconnect ground rod water ground to meter and 7 panel meter socket with 7-200a breaker panel and 1-100a house panel(center dis)
- Alteration permit Jul 2010Completed
Brownstone restoration of front facade as per drawings. approved by phc
- Alteration permit Jul 2010Completed
Historical commission registerd property. for the restoration of an existing brownstone facade as approved by the phc drawings. field samples and approvals by the phc shall be coordinated by the contractor of record.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2009Completed
Ezplum
- Plumbing permit Jan 2009Completed
Replace bfp
- Alteration permit Dec 2008Completed
Historical commission registered proprty. remove existing windows on floors 1 thru 3 and replace with new wood true divided lite windows per the attached shop drawings. no work to existing masonry.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2007Completed
Meter reduction
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
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Police Site 014, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
835 87 N 19th Street 1825 Wylie Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,100 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
750 ft
Waring Laura W Sch (750 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1,150 ft), Franklin LC (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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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