4644 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4644 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 25 permits, 8 not closed, and 23 violations, 12 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 4644 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Zoning permit Sep 2021Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Zoning permit Jan 2021Issued
Residential - household living - multi-family
- Suppression permit Oct 2019Completed
This permit shall supersede expired f/s permit # 820116; installation of wet sprinkler system including heads and piping throughout two (2) dwelling units (a-101a and a-101b) and adjacent common vestibule with tie-in to existing piping at standpipe riser as noted. existing system backflow prevention device to remain.
- Mechanical permit Sep 2019Completed
Install hvac system 90,000 btu 90% eff 2 ton ac with ductwork***all equipment and associated ductwork to be contained entirely within tenant space..no communicating ductwork ..no penetrations through rated assy's
- Mechanical permit Sep 2019Completed
Install hvac system 90,000 btu 90% eff 2 ton ac with ductwork***all equipment and associated ductwork to be contained entirely within tenant space..no communicating ductwork ..no penetrations through rated assy's
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Install house drain,waste and water lines for 2-toilets,2-lavs,2-shower,2-tubs,1-kitchen sink,1-garbage disposal,1-dishwasher and 1-laundry.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Aug 2019Completed
Install house drain,waste and water lines for 2-toilets,2-lavs,1-shower,2-tubs,1-kitchen sink,1-garbage disposal,1-dishwasher and 1-laundry.the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Alteration permit Aug 2019Completed
To reinstaste permit #672671 for interior alterations, new fit out, partitions, finishes for new dwelling units at 1st floor space units 101a & 101b in existing multi family structure as pet plans.
- Electrical permit Dec 2018Completed
Install 125amp circuit breaker panel and total rewire with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors on an existing 200amp service as per 2008 nec(west district) new fire panel and devices,new fire panel will connect to existing fire panel for the entire building. one set of plans for two different units.
- Electrical permit Dec 2018Completed
Install 125amp circuit breaker panel and total rewire with recepts,switches,lights,fixtures,smokes and co detectors on an existing 200amp service as per 2008 nec(west district) new fire panel and devices,new fire panel will connect to existing fire panel for the entire building. one set of plans for two different units.
- Suppression permit Nov 2017Expired
Installation of sprinkler heads and piping to provide automatic wet system coverage in two (2) newly renovated dwelling units known as a-101a and a-101b; tie-in to existing piping / standpipe riser as noted. all work shall be in accordance with nfpa 13 and per plans approved by philadelphia historical commission. existing backflow device to remain unchanged.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2016Expired
Install 1 hvac with ductwork.(no penetration of walls)(sfd)
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
2.5 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 (1,100 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
600 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
3,750 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
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 (1,050 ft), West Philadelphia HS (2,200 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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