5121 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5121 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 30 permits, 7 not closed, and 39 violations, 5 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 5121 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2026Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain.
- General permit minor Jul 2025Expired
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.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2024Expired
Fiture replacement with piping replace tub, toilet and lavatory
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Curb trap f a i
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2024Completed
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. install new hvac system, ductwork, and 10 diffusers
- Plumbing permit Mar 2024Completed
2 full bathrooms 1 half bathroom 1 kitchen sink, 2 yard drains and sewer line in basement 11 fixtures.
- Electrical permit Mar 2024Completed
Install 100 amp electrical service with proper grounding and circuit breaker panel according to the 2017 nec. amend 100 amp service, full rewire
- Residential building permit Mar 2024Completed
For interior alterations to a semi-detached single-family dwelling as per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 irc. basement to remain non-habitable to be used for storage and utilites only. separate permits required for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- General permit minor Jun 2023Expired
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 Jun 2023Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Demolition permit Jun 2022Completed
For the complete demolition of a sfd as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. *add'l specs no sidewalk. 1 stucco c/w 5121 spruce. install appox 25' 6' high wooden fence adjacent ot 258 s 51st (church) erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on lot.
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Repair/replace main house drain, curb trap, fresh air inlet
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 (350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,900 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
700 ft
Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (700 ft), The Workshop School (1,750 ft), West Philadelphia HS (2,000 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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