4522 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4522 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 1 not closed, and 12 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 4522 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Completed
Installing new circuits, switches, receptacles, fixtures, exhaust fan and wiring.
- Plumbing permit May 2026Completed
Bathroom renovation - rough-in water, drain and vent to new fixture locations - install new finished fixtures (1ct. lav. 1ct. shower, 1ct. water closet) laundry install - rough-in drain and water line for washing machine connections.
- Residential building permit Apr 2026Completed
- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. ***no work may be performed in the basement or cellar.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- General permit minor Jul 2025Expired
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.
- Electrical permit Aug 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Electrical permit Mar 2017Completed
100amp panel, install 6-switches, 1-gfci, 2-new lights & 1-new fan as per nec 2008 west district
- Plumbing permit Mar 2017Completed
Install drain and water for tub toilet and sink. set fixtures with traps and stops.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Alteration permit Feb 2017Completed
Ez permit stadard alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling and interioe demolition of non-load bearing walls as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans
- Plumbing permit Jan 2015Completed
Replace ht, fai & hd(sfd) pa20153651205 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations & plumbing trenches in excess of 5' in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection
- Alteration permit Aug 2014Completed
Relace 61 windows in 5 unit apartment building - no change in openings
- Alteration permit Aug 2014Completed
Relace 37 windows in 3 unit apartment building - no change in openings
- Use permit Apr 2011Completed
Legalize the use of (7) apartments
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 (1,000 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,350 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00 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
350 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
1,050 ft
Lea Henry C Sch (1,050 ft), Penn Alexander Sch (1,450 ft), The Workshop School (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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