3907 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3907 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 6 not closed, and 2 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 3907 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Issued
Installation of 15kv feeders (duct bank and concrete pads by others), pad mount transformer, 1600a 208v switchboard, and downstream 208v feeds to buildings as shown on drawings. remove existing pad mount and switchboard when complete . -2017 nec .outside on concrete pad on the rear of the parcel north of building 1475402 and east of building 1475401 (st.mary's ,3905 & 3907 spruce st )
- Commercial building permit Mar 2026Issued
For exterior work on ground floor to an existing structure to include the construction of new equipment pad, foundation, wall footing steps, and 6ft fence. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans. **************************************separate electrical permit required. ********************************************
- Electrical permit Jan 2026Completed
Install lighting and empty conduits for future service upgrade
- Commercial building permit Sep 2025Issued
For the exterior building restoration including roofing/ masonry repairs, window repair and replacement, replacement of existing fire escape, reconfiguration of existing ada ramp, rooftop equipment mechanical screen and interior renovations including structural work- interior floor re-framing per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Zoning permit Sep 2025Issued
For the addition of an equipment screen on the roof of an existing structure. size and location per plans.
- Operations permit Jul 2021Expired
30x30 canopy tent at harrison house as per 2018 philadelphia fire code
- Operations permit Jul 2021Expired
40x60 canopy tent for upenn center of africana studies for pre -freshmen faculty as per 2018 philadelphia fire code
- Electrical permit Jun 2012Completed
Rewire existing elec non-utility meter as per 2008 nec(u of penn univ)(west dist)
- Electrical permit Jun 2010Completed
Install 34 globe fixtures, 4 exits, 1 tamper, 1 flow switch, 1 bell, 16 duplexes, 1-3 phase 30 amp disconnect, 12 switches, as per 2008 nec (west dist)
- Suppression permit May 2010Completed
Installation of fire sprinkler in basement to include a new water service see attached phc requirements. no work /alterations to windows or doors.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2008Completed
Scope of work is to remove existing plumbing fxts and replace with new plumbing fxts in same place. wc, urinals, lavs, df, fd
- Plumbing permit Apr 2007Completed
(o) fixture replacement only no piping
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Va Med Ctr, 3900 Woodland Ave (1,000 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,000 ft
Modern Laundry. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,000 ft
Good Humor Corp 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
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
1,850 ft
Penn Alexander Sch (1,850 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,100 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (2,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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.
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- 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.
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