5008 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5008 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 15 permits, all closed, and 60 violations, 3 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 5008 Spruce Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2025Completed
Repair/replace 1" wdp.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2020Completed
Install backflow device ppc 2018
- Electrical permit Dec 2017Completed
Upgrade 100amp electrical panel in apts and install branch circuits.install light fixtures,outlets,light switches and device covers throughout per 2008 nec (multi family)*this permit is to replace 834576*
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
Replace in kind with no add'l wiring light fixtures, outlets, lights switches and device covers thru out as per nec 2008 west district
- Alteration permit Sep 2017Completed
Level i exterior alterations to repair/replace existing fire escape stairways and landings for an existing apartment building as per approved plans. no work to interior on this permit.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
Replace water service from main to meter (sfd)pa20160621239 self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Feb 2014Completed
Installation of fa to include connection to the sprinkler sys,automatic and manual detection in the common area located in the basement,1st and 2nd floor.notification appliances in the basement,1st,2nd and 3rd floors low voltage wiring per 2008 nec & nfpa 72 (multi family)
- Suppression permit Oct 2013Completed
Installation of sprinkler system, 2" service, 13r system.
- Mechanical permit Oct 2013Completed
Furnish and install three 60000 btu gas furnaces and three 2 1/2 ton air conditioning with related duct work, all equipment and associated duct work to be contained entirely within tenant space. no communicating ductwork. gas fired appliances not to be located in ceiling space where used as a return air plenum. returns to be ducted.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2013Completed
Replace the water supply piping throughout - install drainage and water supply piping for (3)3-piece bathrooms, (3)three kichens w/sinks/garbage grinders/dish washers and (1)one combination rainwater conductor
- Alteration permit Sep 2013Completed
No change in use and occupancy classification. interior/exterior demolition and interior/exterior alterations to include the following new work: replacement of all windows in existing exterior wall openings, exterior stairs to grade, new header, new framing work, new interior partitions, and all other work as per approved plans. *entire building to be equipped with a fire suppression system* separate permit required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work.
- Electrical permit Sep 2013Completed
All new oultets & lights as per nec 2008 (sfd)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.2 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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 9440, 301 S 52nd St (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,250 ft
Enterprise Center G3teny00. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,200 ft
The Workshop School (1,200 ft), Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (1,200 ft), Lea Henry C Sch (1,750 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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