2039 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2039 Spring Garden Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 5 not closed, and 59 violations, 13 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 2039 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Aug 2023Expired
For a window and door replacement as per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Apr 2023Completed
Make safe permit to comply unsafe violation cf-2023-010490. for the installation of underpinning and wall bracing as per approved plans and engineer’s report. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. any work beyond the scope of the engineer's report requires separate permit. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2022Expired
For partial demolition of existing one-story rear portion and erection of rear additions as part of an existing three story attached structure. structure for use as a multi-family dwelling (total five units). existing building has historical designation. building to be sprinklered in accordance with a nfpa 13r system. 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.
- Zoning permit Dec 2021Issued
For partial demolition of existing one-story rear portion and erection of rear additions as part of an existing structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan. **extension of zoning permit zp-2021-010578 for 1-year from the expiration date (until 9/5/2025) in accordance with section 14-303(10)(d) of the philadelphia zoning code and per zba administrative review. no changes to permit language.**
- Mechanical permit Dec 2015Completed
Philadelphia historical commission registered property, for installation of a roof-top heat pump on the 3rd floor rear roof elevation as per plans stamped by historic commisssion. installation shall be in accordance with the manufactures specifications and the imc 2009. seperate electrical permit required for this activity. **post this permit**
- Plumbing permit Oct 2015Completed
Install new drain to washing machine, install new drain line to vanity and toilet
- Electrical permit Aug 2015Expired
Install new wiring to 3rd floor renovation, new recepts, recessed lighing and mechanical wiring new 100amp sub panel as per 2008 nec (cc district)
- Zoning permit Aug 2015Completed
For the addition of a dormer at the third story and the erection of a roof deck size and location as shown on submitted plan.
- Alteration permit Aug 2015Completed
For the addition of a dormer at the third story; interior renovation and the erection of a roof deck per submitted plan. separate permits required for electric;plumbing and mechanical.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2015Completed
Replace 3/4"k copper water line and 5"sewer lateral-pa#20150842021-"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 Mar 2015Completed
Replace curb trap & fai - pa1 2015-0710814 - "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"
- Electrical permit Aug 2014Completed
Rewire bathroom with 6 hi-hats,4 sws,2 gfi's and 2 receptacles rewire kitchen with 22 hi-hats,9 switches,5 gfi's and 8 receptacles reuse all existing circuits per 2008 nec (sfd)
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Police Site 014, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave (1,000 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 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
2,650 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
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
1,400 ft
Waring Laura W Sch (1,400 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1,900 ft), Bache-Martin Sch (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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