4931 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4931 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 12 not closed, and 60 violations, 1 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 4931 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
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Fire suppression permit Nov 2026Issued
Extension of previously approved sprinkler system (see permit fp-2026-001728) to accomodate new addition area in accordance with nfpa 13 and bbs variance mi-2026-003004. work to include an additional standpipe riser in accordance with nfpa 14. no work to existing sprinkler main and riser. all work to be done per approved plans by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2026Issued
Addition and extension of existing multi-unit building. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with nfpa 13 throughout a four (4) story multi-family building to include four (4) inch fire service line and backflow preventer. class 1 manual wet standpipes to be installed in exit stairway enclosures in accordance with nfpa 14. system to be served by a fire pump installed in accordance with nfpa 20. all work to be done per approved plans by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. see cp-2026-000851 for associated building permit.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2026Issued
Alterations to existing mixed use building. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof extension for piping serving fixtures in commercial spaces. venting to be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 philadelphia single stack vent system. all work to be installed in strict compliance with 2018 ppc and approved plans
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances 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.
- Site / utility permit Aug 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for cp-2026-000851
- Site / utility permit Aug 2026Issued
Site / utility permit for cp-2026-003635
- Commercial building permit Aug 2026Issued
For the erection of an addition to relocate 25 dwelling units (total 107 dwelling units) to include exterior openings at property line per bbs variance mi-2026-003004 as per approved plans. building to be sprinklered per nfpa 13 with conditions set forth by variance. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work. *2018 ibc*
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2026Issued
For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances 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.
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Expired
Rough-in permit for ep-2026-006031 wiring and installing all outlets, lights, switches and device, smoke detectors and fire alarms and a new service 2,500 amp 3-phase and 150 amp disconnects and panels to each apartment
- Commercial building permit Apr 2026Issued
For level iii alterations for 82 dwelling units to include new stairs, new partitions, fixtures, furnishings, finishes as per approved plans. buildings to be sprinklered per nfpa 13. separate permits required for mep and fire suppression work.
- Zoning permit Apr 2026Issued
New three story addition to existing four story structure with 109 total units with roof deck as per approved plan, amended 8/4/26 to a four story addition to an existing four story structure total units reduced to 107 units with roof deck as per approved plan.
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
2.3 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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 9440, 301 S 52nd St (1,250 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00 and 12 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
5,150 ft
Good Humor Corp. 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
850 ft
The Workshop School (850 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (1,450 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (1,500 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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