5100 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5100 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 23 permits, 2 not closed, and 23 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 5100 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Zoning permit Feb 2021Issued
Change of use
- Plumbing permit Jun 2020Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Jan 2020Completed
On an existing service,replace 12-outlets,6-switches,8-fixtures,2-kitchen gfci and 1-bathroom gfci as per 2014 nec (west district)
- Residential building permit Jan 2020Expired
Remove corridor walls at 2nd & 3rd floor apartments into one apartment--convert medical offices on first floor into a one bedroom apartment with full bathroom and kitchen--create two 3'x5.5' window openings at first floor living/dining/kitchen to provide adequate light and air per code
- Plumbing permit Nov 2018Completed
Replace curb trap,fai and house drain-pa1#20183060591-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Plumbing permit Mar 2016Completed
Replacement of 5x4 curb trap,lateral and 4inch vent pa20160771643 (sfd)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"
- Administrative permit Sep 2010Completed
For the issuance of a certificate of occupancy not required memorandum. this c/o nr represents the as-is legal use of the basement, 1st & 2nd floors to be used as mediacl offices.
- Administrative permit Sep 2010Completed
For the issuance of a certificate of occupancy not required memorandum. this c/o nr represents the as-is legal use of the basement, 1st & 2nd floors to be used as medical offices.
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2010Completed
Legalize 3rd fl medical offices with 4th fl incidental storage. breech with 5046 at all levels. legalizing 2 signs
- Use permit Aug 2010Completed
Legalize 3rd fl medical offices with 4th fl incidental storage. breech with 5046 at all levels.
- Mechanical permit Mar 2010Completed
Install in 2nd-floor utility room,(1) electric heater 20kw,with 5 ton a/c condenser set in rear yard including associated duct-work.
- Electrical permit Mar 2010Completed
Replace 200 amp sub panel, 130 emergency exit lights, 25 emerge, 22 emergency lights, 5 zone alarm panel, 3 heat det, 5 pull stations, 20 strobe horns as per nfpa72 (west district)
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
2.1 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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 9440, 301 S 52nd St (500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 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
750 ft
Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (750 ft), The Workshop School (1,600 ft), West Philadelphia HS (2,000 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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