2031 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2031 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 6 not closed, and 30 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 2031 Spruce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit minor Nov 2026Issued
- for the interior demolition on non-load-bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. no exterior work permitted as per phc alteration/repair of any kind is strictly prohibited under this permit type.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
**amendment 5/18/2026 to reprint permit** **amendment 5/15/2026 for the removal of roof deck access structure and roof deck.** for the partial demolition at the rear to be replaced with the erection of an addition at the rear, two (2) roof decks and two (2) roof deck access structures. size and location as shown in plan.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Expired
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain.
- Electrical permit Sep 2021Expired
Pilot house / deck install (4) light, (3) switches, (2) receptacles, (3) gfci receptacles, (1) 120 volt smoke/co combo detector, (1) 15 amp afci circuit 4th floor relocate (2) switches, install (1) switch,(10) receptacles, (1) 120 volt smoke / co combo detector, (2) 15 amp afci circuit, relocate (1) existing sub panel as per nec 2014
- Residential building permit Jun 2021Expired
For the erection of a roof deck and roof deck access structure above an existing attached single family dwelling structure as per approved plans. building is not required to be sprinklered.
- Zoning permit Apr 2021Issued
For the erection of a roof deck and roof deck access structure above an existing attached structure. no plumbing (sink and related fixtures) included. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2020Completed
Replace 3/4 inch water service per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2020Completed
Install supply and dwv pipe to listed fixtures per 2018 philadelphia plumbing code. (single family dwelling)
- Electrical permit Mar 2020Completed
- upgrade existing 100amp electrical to 200 amp service with a siemens main circuit breaker 40 space load center - install (1) 200amp rated outdoor enclosure with 200amp disconnect - install (10) 15amp single-pole arc-fault circuit breakers bedrooms and living spaces general use receptacles and lighting - install (4) 20amp single-pole thermo-magnetic circuits breakers for bathroom & powder room gfci receptacles and lighting -install (4) 20amp single-pole arc-fault/ground-fault circuit breakers for kitchen counter circuits, dishwasher/garbage disposal circuit and fridge circuits - install (2) 20amp single-pole arc-fault circuit breakers for gas range/microwave and dining room circuit - install recessed lighting fixtures and customer supplied lighting fixtures - install switches and receptacles to conform to spacing requirements to the 2014 nec - all work will be performed to conform to the 2014 edition of the nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2020Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances-install (2) gas furnaces 60,000 btu 96% eff both units in basement both no ductwork, install on rooftop heat pump 2.5 ton no ductwork for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Residential building permit Mar 2020Completed
Interior remodel of home. kitchen, master bathroom + suite, powder room & hall bathroom
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Completed
Rerouting kitchen sink supply and drain lines to new location **no exterior work historical approval on building apt. #865200**
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Texaco 14 045 0088, 23rd & Walnut (1,250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,300 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
300 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
1,450 ft
Freire CS (1,450 ft), Greenfield Albert M Sch (1,500 ft), Independence CS (2,250 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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