4300 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4300 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 32 permits, 2 not closed, and 8 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 4300 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. No open violations.
- Residential building permit May 2024Completed
For the reinforcement of the damaged retaining wall at the rear to resolve case cf-2024-033142. 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 case cf-2024-033142. "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."
- Electrical permit Mar 2022Completed
Install 200amp service with circuit breaker panel. install interior wiring and light fixtures.
- Electrical permit Jan 2022Expired
Complete rewire and 200 amp service to meet the latest edition of the 2014 national electrical code and as required by the city of philadelphia license and inspection
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2022Completed
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.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Completed
Install new water supply lines and drain lines for 3 toilets, 3 vanities and 2 tubs
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Expired
For the construction /alterations throughout an existing attached structure. for a single- family household living. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work.*******
- General permit minor Sep 2021Completed
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 Jan 2018Completed
Replace water heater
- Electrical permit Oct 2015Completed
Install 400amp single phase electrical service & new wiring, devices & lighting as per nec 2008 & fire alarm system as per nfpa 72 west district
- Mechanical permit Aug 2015Completed
*multi family*5-apts.install five 24,000 btu heat pump units new ductwork. vent bath rooms dryers. all ductwork must be self contained in a single tenant space.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2015Completed
Rough in hot and cold water lines to 4 kitchen sinks,7 tubs,7 vanities,4 washer machine and 4 water heaters (multi family)the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Suppression permit Jul 2015Completed
For the installation of an automatic fire suppression system throughout a three-story attached structure in accordance with nfpa 13r standards. system to be provided via a 2" fire service line with 1-1/4" risers, cross mains, and branch lines. system also to be equipped with a backflow prevention assembly.
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
2.8 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 (1,500 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
4415 Chestnut St and 14 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,650 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
500 ft
Penn Alexander Sch (500 ft), Robeson HS for Human Services (2,050 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (2,050 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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