206 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 206 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 57 permits, 7 not closed, and 12 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 206 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. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2025Completed
Replace section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
- Electrical permit Jul 2025Completed
Electrical permit for combo rp-2025-006262
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2025-006262
- Residential building permit Jul 2025Completed
Limited interior renovations and upgrades to an existing 3 story townhouse. work includes 2nd fl bathroom renovations, new tile, cabinetry, plumbing and lighting; and basement upgrades with new cabinetry, lighting and sink replacement. no change in use, occupancy or egress, no change in height or lot coverage. details as shown on the plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
**phc approval-no exterior work permitted to front facade as part of this permit. *** 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. additional permits may be required. installation of 2 multi-head heat pump systems with 5 ducted indoor heads to air condition and heat house. outdoor units to be located on rear roof, not visible from right of way. installation of refrigerant linesets, ductwork and air diffusers on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor. 35 air diffusers total.
- Electrical permit May 2025Completed
Electric rewire for upper floors of home. new hardwire smoke detectors, (30)outlets, switches and lighting(33). new wiring new devices, afci and gfci protection on all new wiring. amendment: upgrade electrical service to 320 amps and install two 200 amps sub panels. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec and per plans.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Amendment revise approved scope of work. installing new rough plumbing and installing fixtures for a 1st floor powder room (sink and toilet), 1st floor kitchen (sink and dishwasher), and 1st floor bar sink. 3rd floor-install rough plumbing for for a 4 piece bathroom, bar sink, and a grey box. install fixtures. 4th floor-install rough plumbing for a 3 piece bathroom. install fixtures. for minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Residential building permit Mar 2025Completed
For alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. **no exterior work as per phc approval***
- Residential building permit Dec 2024Issued
1-story addition in rear/side yard to house new powder room and mudroom. details as shown on the plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2024Completed
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. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies.
- Zoning permit Aug 2024Issued
For the erection of a (1) story addition to an existing structure for use as single-family household living; size and location as per application/plan.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
Install(58)lights,(36)switches,(62)recepticles,(1)hot water heater(12)smoke detector,(3)120/240v outlet,(1)100 amp single phase subpanel throughout on exsiting 200a panel
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
1.9 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: Port Of History Museum, Columbus Blvd At Walnut St (1,300 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
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,400 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Drinker's Court. 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
2,000 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,000 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,000 ft), Meredith William M Sch (2,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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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