3900 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3900 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, 5 not closed, and 9 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 3900 Spruce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
No wiring this permit 200 amp 40 ckt pkg x1 outlet x1 panel labeling x1 afci beaker x14 gfci breaker x1 single pole breaker x2
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Expired
Backflow replacement 1"
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Expired
Backflow replacement 1"
- Electrical permit Jun 2021Expired
1 - 15 amp afci circuit includes and arc fault protected branch circuit to power devices, lights, and switches 11 - 20 amp afci circuit for rewiring outlets and lighting in each room: includes and arc fault protected branch circuit to power devices, lights, and switches. 4 - 20 amp afci circuit to 1st floor areas: includes and arc fault protected branch circuit to power devices, lights, and switches 3 - 20 amp gfci circuit for basement level: includes and arc fault protected branch circuit to power devices, lights, and switches 39 - 20 amp decora duplex includes the duplex style outlet, wiring, box, and cover. 8 - 20 amp gfci includes the gfci outlet nema 5-15r, wiring, box, and cover plate. 1 - replace a tamper-resistant afci/gfci outlet and cover plate for indoor application. -2nd floor rear room next to sink 19 - light switch ( one location) includes a toggle switch, wiring, box, and cover plate. 1 - special situation wring dining room chandelier includes the wiring, a ceiling fan rated box, and the installation of an owner provided basic chandelier. surface mounted wiremold and drilling and fishing across coffered wood ceiling. 23 - light fixtures includes the wiring, a ceiling fan rated box, and the installation 7 - closet light includes the wiring, an electrical box, and the installation of a closet rated pullchain light fixture. 2 - door light includes the wiring, and the installation of an owner provided basic door light. 1 - basement lighting correction includes the wiring, electrical box, and the installation of a provided utility lamp holder fixture and lamp. 8 - smoke & carbon monoxide detector 5 - emergency lights: dual head illumination in case of power failure 3 - exit sign dual head emergency light basement hazard corrections certain disconnected sections of conduit and old fixtures from over the bar and across the front of the basement can now be removed. this will help additional cleanup of the basement ceiling. old fl
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Expired
Roof replacement - install a asphalt shingle type roof system (multi-family)
- Alteration permit Jun 2018Completed
Make safe permit to comply unsafe violation no. 595193 to re-construct existing side fire escape structure for an existing dormitory building as per approved plans. no work to interior of building on this permit.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2016Completed
Curb trap replacement pa20161033754 (fraternity house)pa2016033754 self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Nov 2009Completed
Domestic water meter reduction, from 6" to 3"
- Alteration permit Apr 2009Completed
Tear off old roofing and replace with a new carlisle rubber roof sysytem
- Electrical permit Apr 2008Completed
Connecting kitchen system to fire alarm (module & wiring are existing, connection only as per nfpa72 (west district)
- Suppression permit Jul 2007Completed
Install wet chemical system for hood
- Suppression permit Jul 2007Completed
Install wet chemical system for hood
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Va Med Ctr, 3900 Woodland Ave (600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
Modern Laundry. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,800 ft
Good Humor Corp and 5 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Drexel Development Historic District. 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
2,150 ft
Penn Alexander Sch (2,150 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,500 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.8 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a dormitory or university space. Ask who manages the building, what the access hours are, and how noisy it gets during the semester versus break.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
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