4621 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4621 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 5 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 4621 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Mar 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.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2022Expired
Replacement of 50 gal gas water heater
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Fish new 20a, 120v dual-function afci/gfci circuit for new laundry alcove at basement front room as per 2014 nec related to building permit cp-2021-003156.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2021Completed
Remove & replace existing kitchen sink, dishwasher, lav sink water closet, washer, and shower fixture without piping.
- Commercial building permit Jul 2021Completed
No change in use and occupancy classification. interior alterations to the basement-dwelling unit.
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Issued
100amp main breaker panel replacement. transfer all circuits to new breaker panel and ensure proper grounding as per 2014 nec
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
Electrical: installation of a 5.04 kw(dc) solar pv system consisting of (16) hanwha q cell 315 solar modules, and (16) enphase 1q7 microinverters as per 2014 nec. note: this permit is in compliance with the expedited solar permit standard.
- Suppression permit Apr 2017Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system with a two inch (2") fire service line, backflow prevention device, fire department connection, sprinkler heads and piping in accordance with nfpa 13 in the basement level and nfpa 13-r in the four upper floors of an existing semi-detached building (3-family). separate permits required for all plumbing and electrical work.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2012Completed
Replace water heater(sfd)
- Electrical permit Dec 2011Completed
Re wire kitchen 2 gfci receptacles, garbage disposal, dish washer and refigerator, as per 2008 nec, apartment
- Alteration permit Dec 2011Expired
Interior partitions & drywall.pplicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated feb. 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Demolition permit Dec 2011Expired
Interior demo of non-load bearing walls, no structural work on permit
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
2.6 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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7 Eleven 40460, 4601 Walnut St (800 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
950 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
3,700 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
Lea, Henry C., School of Practice. 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
500 ft
Lea Henry C Sch (500 ft), The Workshop School (1,200 ft), Penn Alexander Sch (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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