209 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 209 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 18 not closed, and 16 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 209 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
18 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Nov 2024Expired
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. no work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. no work to front façade as part of this permit. (as per phc) replace the upper sloped roofs with certainteed landmark pro shingles, replace the shelf/pole gutters in epdm - face in copper
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- 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. replace front dormer window per attached drawings. no work to existing wood trim at front or sides of dormer. no capping over of exterior trim
- General permit minor Aug 2023Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. no work to rated assemblies. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. no exterior work permitted as part of this permit. no work to the windows and/ or doors as part of this permit. no work to the front facade as part of this permit as per phc. apartment 30gs
- General permit minor Aug 2023Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Expired
Replace 100 amp panel , install outlets ,switches , lights, gfi's, smokes and carbon in unit b-d 5th flr as per 2017 nec
- Commercial building permit May 2023Expired
Level ii interior alterations (no change of occupancy) for renovations to existing unit 5bs within an existing high-rise multi-family dwelling as per approved plans. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep work**
- General permit minor Nov 2022Expired
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. 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; underpinning and excavations (i.e. digging in basement). no work permitted in the basement. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures.
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
Rewire existing condo unit including, (22) lights, (18) switches, (15) general purpose receptacles, (7) gfci receptacles, (11) afci circuits, (6) appliance lines, (5) replace existing device, (2) catv jacks, (2) data/phone jacks, (3) 120v smoke / co combo detector, (1) 100 amp feeder and panel as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Completed
Replace 7 plumbing fixtures without piping
- Commercial building permit Mar 2022Completed
For interior alterations within existing dwelling unit on the third floor, to include new interior partitions and interior finishes, as per approved plans. **no change in occupancy classification**
- Electrical permit Feb 2022Completed
Installation of whole house square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device. x1 two pole 20 amp siemens breaker replaced x1 50 amp copper 6/3 240 volt powersupply for tesla x1 100 amp 20 circuit sub-panel x1 fish only as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Completed
Full rewire and replacing 100a panel, installing new lights, installing new receptacles,110v interconnected smoke alarms. per the attached plans and nec 2017 code. **noted:missing recepts in bedrooms,island and laundry area to be installed per approval notes.**
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 (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,300 ft
U S Department Of The Treasury U S Mint At Philadelphia and 3 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
1,850 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,850 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (2,050 ft), Meredith William M Sch (2,450 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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