219 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 219 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 29 permits, 5 not closed, and 0 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 219 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- 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
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2023Completed
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. installation of new air handler and condenser with ductwork and registers. (1) appliance. (10) register/diffusers. outdoor unit location to be approved by phc. new condenser will be in same location as current one. not visible from public right of way based on google streetview and connect explorer.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2023Completed
Modify waste and water piping for one (1) water closet, two (2) basins, one (1) tub, and one (1) shower stall in the 3rd floor primary bathroom. modify waste and water piping for one (1) water closet, one (1) basin, and two (2) kitchen sinks on the 1st floor.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Install 22 recessed lights in kitchen, 2 pendants over island, countertop gfci's to code and peninsula gfci. wire for dishwasher, disposal, double oven, gas cooktop, hood, fridge and microwave. wire and install gfci's in powder room and 2 other bathrooms. will be installing vanity lights in all bathrooms as well as recessed lights and exhaust fans. as per nec 2017
- Residential building permit Apr 2023Completed
Renovation of an existing (3) story single family home. scope includes the demolition of existing wall partitions, new bathroom plumbing fixtures, new kitchen fixtures, and reconfiguration of space per approved plans. philadelphia historical commission staff approve with the condition that window assembly 'shop' drawings must be submitted to staff for final approval prior to construction.
- General permit Jul 2022Expired
Shelter platform permit- erection of sidewalk shelter platform 36 l.f. on spruce st. with the deck at 300 p.s.i. each as per engineered plans. streets department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. (no attachment into façade as per phc).
- Plumbing permit Feb 2020Expired
Install 4 fixtures as per 2004 ppc
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Issued
Install receptacles, switches & lights fixtures using existing circuits as per nec 2014 cc district
- General permit minor Jan 2020Expired
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. prohibited structural work includes any modifications 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 digging in the basement or cellar. no work may be peformed in the basement or cellar) no changes to windows or exterior doors and no work to exterior per the philadelphia historic commission
- Plumbing permit Oct 2016Completed
2-water closet, 2-lavs & replace tub with shower note: the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Sep 2016Completed
No change in use and occupancy classification. interior alterations as per approved plans. separate permit required for any mep and fire suppression work.
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: Merchants Exchange, 130 S 3rd St (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,300 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
500 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
1,800 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,800 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (1,950 ft), Meredith William M Sch (2,400 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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