4238 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4238 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 6 not closed, and 18 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 4238 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2024Expired
Replace 3/4" water service, curb to foundation wall.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Expired
Install a new 3/4" k copper water service from the main to the meter
- General permit minor Apr 2022Expired
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.
- 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.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (installation of (2) 60,000 btu 92% gas furnace with 3 ton 13 seer a system. all duct work will be self contained in each living space).
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
Complete rewiring of duplex. new 200 amp service with three gang meter can for house, first apartment and second apartment. new wiring for each apartment, including smoke detectors, kitchen appliances, lighting, and general receptacles. all wiring to be done up to 2014 nec.
- Fire suppression permit Dec 2020Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a four (4) story two-family dwelling in accordance with nfpa 13r to include two (2) inch fire service line and a new two (2) inch backflow prevention device as per approved plans. all work shall be performed by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Completed
4 water closets; 4 lavs; 2 bathtubs; 1 shower; 2 kitchen sinks; 2 washer boxes; 2 hot water heaters; pex and pvc
- Plumbing permit Oct 2020Completed
Replace 3/4" k copper water line
- Residential building permit Oct 2020Completed
Renovations to an existing struture per plans. for use as a two family household living.
- Zoning permit Sep 2020Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Mechanical permit Mar 2017Completed
Install 2 hvac units with ductwork (sfd)
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Parks Sausage Co, 4200 Sansom St (1,400 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
4415 Chestnut St and 6 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,600 ft
Good Humor Corp. 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 (1,950 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (2,250 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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