4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4226 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 2 not closed, and 20 violations, 2 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 4226 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2022Completed
Water distribution replacement curb in
- General permit minor Aug 2021Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit May 2017Completed
Replace house trap & fai pa20171292455 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
Replace section of house drain pa20170531803 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Suppression permit Aug 2014Completed
Installation of fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13r to include new backflow prevention system with 1.5 inch service line in existing four (4) story building as per plans.
- Demolition permit Aug 2014Completed
Removal of existing 1000 galon underground heating oil storage tank
- Electrical permit May 2014Completed
Replace existing 200amp in basement with new 200amp 4 gang meters sockets outside to 3 apartment & house meter reconnect new wire 2/0 se aluminum to existing service disconnect per 2008 nec (multi family)
- Electrical permit Apr 2014Completed
Installation of 5 meter box (5)100amps panels,fire alarm system,6 emergency lights,64 outlets,40 light fixtures,16 smoke detectors,36 switches per 2008 nec & nfpa 72 (apt bldg)
- Mechanical permit Feb 2014Completed
Install (4) 75,000 btu 90% gas furnaces.utility closet on each floor.with approx 30ft. of trunk in each unit supplying all rooms.install central return and theromostat in central location.install (2 1/2)tons of air with condensers located on top and side of buildings.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2014Completed
Install drain & water lines to accommadate 4-wc, 4-lavs, 4-tub, 4-kit sinks (multi family)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2013Completed
Replace 3/4" water service
- Alteration permit Aug 2013Revoked
Interior alterations for a four family dwelling in an existing four story structure as per the sealed submitted plans. plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and fire suppression work requires additional permits. call the inspector prior to starting work.
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
2.9 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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Parks Sausage Co, 4200 Sansom St (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 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
2,550 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
400 ft
Penn Alexander Sch (400 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (1,900 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (2,400 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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