4501 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4501 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 16 permits, 4 not closed, and 29 violations, 6 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 4501 Spruce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
Change 200 a panel and spit existing circuits.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2021Expired
For the installation of (1) pcl 400 wet chemical extinguishing system with eleven (11) flow points in accordance with nfpa 17a. fire supression system to serve one commercial kitchen exhaust hood system in an existing restaurant.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2021Expired
For the installation of a 10' kitchen hood as per approved plans.
- Commercial building permit Mar 2021Expired
Ez standard limited commercial alterations & repairs- for the limited demolition and commercial alterations without submitting plans as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *no penetrations or rated assemblies*
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2020Completed
For the installation of a kitchen fire suppression system serving a type i kitchen hood in accordance with nfpa 2017, standard 17a for the protection of medium duty appliances.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Sep 2020Completed
For the extention of an existing kitchen hood and associated ductwork. appliance to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit May 2015Completed
3/4 water line & main drain pa20151061137 "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"
- Zoning permit Aug 2014Closed
Demo existing shed porch. rebuild new shed porch on existing footer-sfd
- Addition permit Aug 2014Completed
Demo existing shed porch. rebuild new shed porch on existing footer
- Electrical permit Aug 2014Completed
Install 5-recepts, 4-fixtures, 35-switches & dryer circuit as per nec 2008 (sfd)
- Electrical permit Jun 2014Completed
Upgrade existing 100a service to 200a, including 2-gang meter socket & 2-100a panels & service cable & rewire 1st floor only (sfd) as per nec 2008
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.7 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
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40460, 4601 Walnut St (950 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,400 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
3,200 ft
Good Humor Corp. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Pinehurst Apartments. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,150 ft
Penn Alexander Sch (1,150 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (1,250 ft), The Workshop School (1,900 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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- 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.
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