404 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 404 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 36 permits, 5 not closed, and 60 violations, 17 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 404 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Commercial building permit Jan 2026Issued
For the installation of temporary shoring, the repair of the damaged foundation, the replacement of damaged framing members, and the repointing of damaged exterior walls to resolve cases cf-2025-046912, cf-2023-117296, and cf-2022-021365. all work to be done per approved plans and engineering inspection letter. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on cases cf-2025-046912, cf-2023-117296, and cf-2022-021365. "in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a 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."
- Commercial building permit Aug 2025Issued
**make safe permit** for repairs to interior stairs and stair landings to comply with violation case # cf-2025-046912. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case # cf-2025-046912. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a 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. make safe permit only.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2025Completed
Replacement of 75 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Mar 2025Completed
Replacement of 40 gal gas water heater
- Plumbing permit Oct 2024Completed
2nd fl. and 3rd fl. bathrooms replace shower faucet, lavatory faucet and water closets to both bathrooms
- Residential building permit Oct 2024Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.
- General permit minor May 2024Expired
**existing philadelphia historic property** for the installation of new roof coverings on exiting roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. streets department permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. sheathing must comply with standard and not exceed allowable amount or need a new permit with plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2022Completed
For alterations to the existing hvac system as per plans.
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
New 200amp service, internal wiring, led lighting, outlets, switches, smoke and carbon detectors as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Aug 2021Completed
For the construction /alterations throughout an existing attached structure to include renovation kitchen , bathrooms and adding skylight. for a single- family household living. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work.*********************************** amendment: to raise the exiting opening for patio door on 1st floor rear. remove the existing header and install new header approximately 12 inches higher than existing per attached engineering drawing. width to remain the same dimension.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2021Completed
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2021-005257 as per code.
- General permit minor May 2021Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- **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 work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit as per phc* dept.of streets permit 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.
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 (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,550 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,550 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
1,100 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (1,100 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,800 ft), Meredith William M Sch (2,050 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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