3942 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 3942 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 1 not closed, and 12 violations, 3 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 3942 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2025Completed
For installation of hvac appliances and equipment per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2025Completed
For level 1 alterations to repair drywall as needed. for use as previously approved. no alterations to fire rated assemblies. as per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit May 2023Completed
Make safe permit to comply with #cf-2023-038738 to include repairs/replacement of rear roof and framing per approved plans and in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801. licensed 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. separate permits required for additional alterations not addressed in approved plans.
- General permit minor Jul 2022Completed
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.
- Operations permit Aug 2014Completed
09/13/2014 erect assembly tent (40'x60') for copabanana navitrac
- Electrical permit Jul 2014Completed
1st floor front exterior camera installation - installation of (4)exterior cameras - work will comply with the 2008 nec
- Electrical permit Aug 2013Expired
Wire new led roof sign using the wiring from old sign, wire new led sign at the street using wiring from the old sign as per nec 2008
- Sign permit Feb 2013Completed
Install one set of led face lit channel letters, internally illuminated, remove all existing signs, install d/s internally custom fabricated free standing sign cabinet per submitted plan. separate electric permit required.
- Zoning/use permit Jan 2013Completed
Erection of 1 set of led face lift channel letters internally lit custom shape sign cabinet mounted on non illum fabricated alum pan with vinyl graphics
- Zoning permit May 2011Completed
Addition of 3 foot high metal fence along spruce st and a 6ft high cedar/wood fence within the property line on the east and west sides of the property
- Administrative permit Apr 2011Completed
Temporary certificate of occupancy (180 day) in association with a/p# 268667
- Plumbing permit Jan 2011Completed
1" reduced pressure zone backflow prevention containment device installation at the water meter
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Va Med Ctr, 3900 Woodland Ave (950 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,200 ft
Modern Laundry. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,600 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
300 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
1,600 ft
Penn Alexander Sch (1,600 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,150 ft), Powel Samuel Sch (3,350 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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