455 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 455 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 27 permits, 1 not closed, and 2 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 455 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation if new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. no work to front façade as part of this permit. new mechanical equipment shall be placed in areas that are not visible from any surrounding public rights-of-way as per philadelphia historical approval
- Electrical permit Jun 2025Completed
Whole home renovation of single family dwelling. eliminate knob and tube wiring. rewire to according to 2017 nec. includes new panel, 38 duplex outlets, 16 lighting receptacles, 15 switches, hardwired smoke and carbon detectors per code, mechanicals, etc
- Plumbing permit May 2025Completed
Bathroom and kitchen renovations. relocating water and drain to new layout. install owner supplied fixtures. seven fixtures
- Residential building permit May 2025Completed
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.***
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Replace curb trap, install fai
- General permit minor Jun 2022Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit as per phc.
- Electrical permit Oct 2021Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
Replace 5" cast iron curb trap replace 10" main drain cast iron pipe install new 4" cast iron fai
- Plumbing permit Nov 2017Completed
Replace 5" curb trap & 4" fresh air inlet pa20173071351 (sfd) "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"
- Alteration permit Sep 2016Completed
Exterior retaining wall repair. re-enforce retaining wall using #5 rebar and simpson set adhesive as per plans submitted by penn fusion enginering.
- Alteration permit Aug 2016Expired
Ez permit standard alterations- 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.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
Replace water service pa1# 2016-0712314 "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"
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
2.1 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (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: Merchants Exchange, 130 S 3rd St (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,100 ft
Trigen Philadelphia Energy Corp Edison Facility and 2 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
700 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (700 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,800 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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