4206 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4206 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 1 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 4206 Spruce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Zoning permit Jun 2024Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Electrical permit May 2017Completed
Install approximately 80 lights/fans,30 receptacles,30 switches and install new 60amp subpanel next to main panel per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Alteration permit Nov 2016Completed
For repair & reconstruction of an existing bay window and balcony wall as per engineer's plans, ** shop drawings for reconstruction of bay window and new windows shall be reviewed and approved by staff from philadelphia historical commission **
- Alteration permit Sep 2016Completed
Remove plaster walls and ceiling reconstruct.replace with drywall, additional permits need for electrical and plumbing
- Plumbing permit Oct 2014Completed
3/4" copper water line pa20142942582 (sfd)"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"
- Plumbing permit Aug 2010Completed
Replace section of house drain into basement
- Electrical permit Jun 2010Completed
Re-wire second floor bathrom and closet: (10)lights, (1)exhaust fan, (8)switches, (3)gfci recpetacles and (1)-30amp dryer receptacle... in accordance with 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit May 2010Completed
New washing machine standpipe, shower drain and tub drain
- Alteration permit May 2010Completed
Enlarging one bathroom on the second. create laundry closet on the third floor replace basement steps
- Alteration permit Jun 2009Completed
Repair gutter, repoint about 325 sq ft. as per attached plans for historic as per plans.
- Alteration permit May 2008Completed
Remove old shingles down to decking,repalce with new shingles. porch roof carriage house - stone gate grey with beveled corners. ridge cap to be reinstalled
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
3.0 mi
Austin Avenue Radiation Site (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Parks Sausage Co, 4200 Sansom St (1,250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
4415 Chestnut St and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,500 ft
Good Humor Corp 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
500 ft
Penn Alexander Sch (500 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (1,850 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (2,650 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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