403 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 403 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 2 not closed, and 3 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 403 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
For the relocation of six (6) registers. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- General permit minor Sep 2024Expired
*existing philadelphia historic property* for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. no capping over cornice, no work to front dormer or facade as per phc. main shingled roof: remove existing roofs down to wood decking. adhere ice and storm shield to roof edges and valleys. nail base sheet to remainder of roof. fabricate and install aluminum capping to roof edges. shingle roof with a gaf hd lifetime timberline dimensional shingles (weathered wood color).
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Rewire kitchen to customer specs with all outlets, switches, light fixtures and circuit breakers as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Aug 2024Completed
Replace drain line for kitchen sink. replace water lines. install new powder room fixtures. install 3" stack from basement to above roof to replace existing 4" stack. all work is going to be completed in existing structure. no work is to be done in the new addition. 3 fixtures
- Zoning permit Jul 2024Completed
For partial demolition of rear portion and for the erection of rear additions to an existing single family attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
Level ii alterations to include rear addition (no change of occupancy) to an existing attached single family dwelling (irc townhouse construction) as per approved plans. existing building not required to be sprinklered. *2018 irc review* **separate permits required for any mep work**
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Front rain conductor
- General permit minor May 2024Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** for the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. (no exterior work permitted as part of this permit. no work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit as per phc.)
- Zoning permit Apr 2024Issued
For partial demolition of rear portion and the erection of one story rear addition all as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit May 2023Completed
For a new mechanical installation to accomodate an existing structure. work to include the installation of registers, diffusers and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2023Completed
Repair/replace 1" wdp
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Rough wire for alterations throughout dwelling install lighting throughout dwelling install new devices throughout dwelling new 200 amp service for dwelling new 200 amp 54 circuit panel for dwelling
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
2.0 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Merchants Exchange, 130 S 3rd St (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,650 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 1 more within a mile. 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
1,250 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (1,250 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,650 ft), Meredith William M Sch (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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