2219 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 2219 Spring Garden Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 2 not closed, and 15 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 2219 Spring Garden Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Residential building permit Nov 2024Completed
Make safe permit to comply with case #cf-2024-025577 for the repair an existing structure. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #cf-2024-025577 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.
- General permit Oct 2021Expired
For the installation of one (1) flat wall sign with static illumination
- Zoning permit Jul 2021Issued
For the installation of one (1) flat wall sign with static illumination (size and location as shown on plans)
- Fire suppression permit Jun 2021Completed
Ez standard kitchen fire suppression- **existing philadelphia historic property**for the installation of new wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. hood-(mp-2020-003828) bldg-(1052503)
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2021Completed
Installation of one (1) ul listed commercial kitchen exhaust hood with supply/exhaust tie-in to one (1) return air fan, one (1) exhaust fan & all associated return/exhaust ductwork.***separate permit shall be required for installation of an approved automatic fire supression system***
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2020Completed
For the installation of a mechanical/hvac system for a new four (4) story attached structure to be used as group r-1 (hotel) throughout, with all associated ductwork, registers, diffusers, and appliances, as per plans; fire dampers required w/in ductwork at all points where ducts pass through fire-resistance-rated wall & floor/ceiling assemblies; see ap#1052503 for new construction permit.
- Electrical permit Sep 2020Completed
Installation of low voltage data cable per 2017 nec.
- Electrical permit Aug 2020Completed
Install 1000 amp 208/120 volt service for a 4-story, 26-room hotel, with all wiring for outlets, lights, hvac, and communication wiring as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per nfpa 72.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2020Completed
New construction boutique hotel - 26 bathrooms for guestrooms, public toilet on the ground floor, employee bathroom in the basement. kitchen on the ground floor
- Plumbing permit Jul 2020Completed
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.
- Fire suppression permit May 2020Completed
For the installation of a nfpa 13 system serviced by a four inch fire service line with a back flow preventer assembly and for the installation of standpipes (interconnected) in exit stairways in accordance with nfpa 14 standard. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. fire suppression system to be installed in accordance with nfpa 13 and nfpa 14 standard.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2020Completed
For the erection of an attached four story structure with a cellar. for a hotel with (26) guestrooms and accessory uses as per plans. permit previously approved for foundation. separate permits required for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression work. final approval required from philadelphia historical commission. amendment (3/1/2021) changes to the first floor breakfast preparation area as indicated on the plans.
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40195, 2300 Fairmount Ave # 16 (1,050 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 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
3,400 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
2,000 ft
Bache-Martin Sch (2,000 ft), Waring Laura W Sch (2,100 ft), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (2,650 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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