2018 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2018 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 46 permits, 12 not closed, and 3 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 2018 Spruce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. no work to front facade or other exterior work permitted as part of this permit(as per phc conditions). install (3) 80k btus furnaces, (3) 2.5 ton compressors, new ductwork for each unit, and 4 diffusers for each system. total is 12 diffusers
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Electrical permit Apr 2026Issued
Install a new 600-amp electrical service, including meter socket, main circuit breaker panel, service conductors, and proper grounding and bonding. furnish and install a 22 kw generator with automatic transfer switch for standby power. install three (3) 200-amp subpanels and three (3) 100-amp subpanels, including all associated feeders, overcurrent protection, grounding, and terminations. provide complete electrical distribution throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, lighting controls, receptacle outlets, and power for the elevator. install branch circuits for all fixed appliances and equipment. provide interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. all work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 nec and per approved plans.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2025Issued
New water and sanitary pipe throughout house. 41 fixtures.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
1.5" domestic water service, curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain
- Residential building permit Jun 2025Issued
Existing single-family home to be renovated. new four-story addition with roof deck accessed by pilot house and elevator tower. no underpinning or excavating below the adjacent properties for the installation of the elevator. no other excavation approved. existing bedrooms and all have existing emergency egress rescue openings. no exterior work proposed or apprvoed on this permit.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
*********fish only************ 100 amp panel replacement 1 smoke change dining switch and light light swap
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Issued
Rewire 3 full baths and 2 powder rooms per 2017 nec code book rewire kitchen as per 2017 nec code book install 10 recess light provide power only. for elevator installation as per manufactures instructions.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2025Issued
3 full baths, 2 powder rooms and a kitchen
- Residential building permit Jan 2025Issued
Interior renovation per plans, elevator installation shall be as per manufactures instructions.
- Zoning permit Jan 2025Issued
For the erection of a one-story addition over rear 4th floor level with roof deck over it and with roof deck access structure and elevator access and for the erection of deck addition at rear 1st floor level and for the erection of roof deck at rear 4th floor level of an existing single-family structure, size and location as shown in the plan. administrative review approved on 5/19/25: adjustment of pilot house location to be above new addition at south side of property (formerly shown above existing roof at north side of property). see revision clouded on sheet c-101. no other changes. no changes to building height, footprint, or area.
- General permit minor Jan 2025Expired
Ez interior demolition- for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. see phc approval-no exterior work proposed or approved. interior demoliton only as per ez standard.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Penn Med Rittenhouse Main Bldg, 1800 Lombard St (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
National Publishing Co and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Houses at 2000-2018 Delancey Street and 1 more listings close by. 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
1,600 ft
Freire CS (1,600 ft), Greenfield Albert M Sch (1,700 ft), Independence CS (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.3 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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