508 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 508 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 6 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 508 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2026Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 507 cypress street is a contributing property to the society hill historic district. no mechanical equipment or conduit can be located on the front facade. all equipment and conduit must be located at the rear of property(as per phc conditions). install (2) new hvac systems, new ductwork, and 22 diffusers
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Plumbing permit (interior) for combo rp-2026-005563
- Electrical permit Jun 2026Issued
Electrical permit for combo rp-2026-005563
- Residential building permit Jun 2026Issued
- 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.*** separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
- General permit minor Jun 2026Issued
**existing philadelphia historic property** for replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard shall result in revocation of this permit.
- General permit minor Mar 2026Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process. remove existing shingles and install new shingles.
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Bath: (2) install recessed light. office: (1) install recessed light, (1) install transformer, (5) recessed fixture, (7) recessed fixture, (5) receptacles, (1) quad receptacle, (1) circuit 2nd office: (1) ceiling mounted fixture, (1) wall fixture, (1) recessed fixture, (1) transformer, (3) recessed light, (8) recessed fixture, (7) receptacles (1) quad receptacle combo (1) circuit, closet: (1) recessed light (1) door jam switch
- Residential building permit Dec 2025Completed
For interior alterations to the fourth floor level of an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. no work to the exterior per philadelphia historic commission approval.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Replace 4" sewer from foundation wall to rear of building. interior only
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2024Completed
For the installation of hvac appliances, equipment, ductwork and registers/diffusers per approved plans and manufacturer's specifications. *2018 imc review*
- Electrical permit Aug 2024Completed
Supply and install: (186) fixtures, (30) switches, (26) circuits, (203) receptacles, (47) dimmers. install new 200 amp, 40 position panel. install dedicated line for elevator and hvac.
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Merchants Exchange, 130 S 3rd St (1,600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,150 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
650 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (650 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,900 ft), National Constitution Center HS (2,000 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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