4042 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4042 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 1 not closed, and 13 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 4042 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. No open violations.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2023Expired
For the installation of a 6" wilkins 350ast backflow preventor to an existing nfpa 13 fire-suppression system. all work shall be done in accordance with approved plans/hydraulic calculations. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Electrical permit Jan 2019Completed
Install new 200amp service cable, relocate existing meter box, tie new service cable into existing 200amp panel per 2008 nec.
- Electrical permit Jan 2019Completed
Install new 200amp service cable, relocate existing meter box, tie new service cable into existing 200amp panel per 2008 nec.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
Replace water service main to meter.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2015Completed
Curb trap,fai and lateral pa20151520999 (multi family)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"
- Use permit Mar 2014Completed
From 7 family dwelling to 3 units on each of floors one to three and two units on floor four. 11 units in total.(requesting (4) four additional units)
- Electrical permit Sep 2012Completed
Fire alarm system in 7 unit bldg as per 2008 nec and nfpa72 (multi fam)
- Plumbing permit Oct 2011Completed
Replace 15 ft main drain and curb trap (dorm rooms)
- Electrical permit Aug 2011Completed
Replacement of existing 200amp service as per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Apr 2011Completed
Installation of rpz backflow preventor
- Plumbing permit Apr 2011Completed
Replace curb trap back 15' of main drain line
- Plumbing permit Nov 2010Completed
Back flow installation
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: Parks Sausage Co, 4200 Sansom St (1,300 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,100 ft
Modern Laundry and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,450 ft
Good Humor Corp and 2 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
1,050 ft
Penn Alexander Sch (1,050 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (1,950 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (3,300 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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