239 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 239 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 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 239 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 Jul 2025Completed
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. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process. flashing along front facade to match existing(as per phc conditions).
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Fixture replacement without piping of 2 lavy sinks shut-off valve replacement
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Renovations to second and third floor bathrooms including lighting and outlets.
- Residential building permit May 2024Completed
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. 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). any work/alterations to the basement/cellar are expressly prohibited unless documented as an existing habitable space with heights and means of egress per conditions of the ez standard. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing, etc. *no basement alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* *no structural alterations of any kind were proposed or approved for this permit* interior and exterior alterations per phc approvals
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2022Completed
For installation of a vent free gas fireplace.
- Electrical permit Aug 2022Completed
New wiring throughout 1st floor, 2nd flr bathroom, 3rd flr bathroom 17 recepts, 5 gfci, 37 lights, 16 switches as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2022Completed
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. (relocating (1) supply register in kitchen. reconnecting (3) bath exhaust fans).
- Plumbing permit Jul 2022Completed
Renovate kitchen, powder room, laundry room and 2 bathrooms (3 toilets, 4 lavs, 2 showers, 1 washer, 1 kitchen sink and 1 water heater. reconnect to existing vents.
- Residential building permit May 2022Completed
For interior alterations to an existing three-story attached structure as per approved plan; for continued use as single-family household living. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
- General permit minor May 2022Completed
For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition walls and ceiling in accordance with the attached ez permit interior demolition standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit interior demolition standard shall result in revocation of this permit. interior alterations only; no work to exterior doors or windows under this permit. no work to exterior of building as per phc.
- Electrical permit Apr 2022Completed
Replace 200 amp meter socket. x1 installation of whole house square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device. x1 install and provide ring video doorbell x1 install mechanical chime above panel closet door near front door interior. x1 install new 150 amp 30 space home line panel x1 fish only as per 2014 nec
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2020Expired
Install high efficiency warm air furnace and air conditioning system with ductwork as per ez standards.
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 (1,100 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
3,100 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 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
1,750 ft
Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,750 ft), McCall Gen George A Sch (1,750 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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