3520 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3520 Spring Garden Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 3 not closed, and 29 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 3520 Spring Garden 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
- approved plumbing repair work per ez permit standard for plumbing. replace ct, fai & md.
- Commercial building permit Oct 2019Expired
Ez standard limited commercial alterations & repairs- level 1 alteration: shall comply with the provisions of chapter 6 of the international existing building code. minor renovations to one living unit to up-grade, to include the removal and replacement or the covering of existing materials, elements, equipment or fixtures using new materials, elements, equipment or fixtures that serve the same purpose. no changes to rated assemblies, no structural work. *contractor has no employees per notarized letter*
- Alteration permit Apr 2019Completed
Level 1 alteration: shall comply with the provisions of chapter 6 of the international existing building code. to include the removal and replacement or the covering of existing materials, elements, equipment or fixtures using new materials, elements, equipment or fixtures that serve the same purpose. no changes to rated assemblies, no structural work. *contractor has no employees per notarized letter*
- Demolition permit Dec 2015Completed
Remove 2 above ground 275 gallon oil storage tanks.
- Electrical permit Aug 2011Issued
Wiring and installing all device,fixtures and smoke detectors, a new 300amp service and 150amp sub feeder to each apartment (3) 100amp to common house,new fire alarm,a new intercom system,all phone and tv points as per 2008 nec,nfpa-72 wiring and installing all device,fixtures and smoke detectors, a new 300amp service and 150amp sub feeder to each apartment (3) 100amp to common house,new fire alarm,a new intercom system,all phone and tv points as per 2008 nec,nfpa-72
- Plumbing permit May 2011Completed
House trap, fresh air inlet, 5" lateral, 1" water service
- Mechanical permit May 2011Completed
Install 3 payne hvac units (3-family dwelling)
- Suppression permit May 2011Completed
Install new fire suppression system, 2" service, 13r.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2011Completed
13 toilets, 13 lav's, 13 bathtubs,3 kitchen sinks, 3 laundry tubs
- New construction permit Feb 2011Completed
New construction multi family 3 units, fully sprinklered per plan. special inspection required for the proposed foundation system.
- Zoning admin review Dec 2010Completed
Admin review 3 story 3 dwelling units
- Zoning admin review Nov 2010Completed
Requesting extension of time to pick-up ap#218238, cal#9249
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bob & Weezies Gas Sta, 3842 Lancaster Ave (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
Dupont Crescent Schuylkill River Dev Corp and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,650 ft
Ge Co Re Entry Sys Department. 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
1,400 ft
McMichael Morton Sch (1,400 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (1,700 ft), Science Leadership Academy MS (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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