531 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 531 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 18 permits, 2 not closed, and 3 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 531 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
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2026Issued
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2024Completed
Install 2" backflow preventer outside of 530 manning walk, behind gate
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Completed
For level i exterior alterations to an existing attached structure. alterations to include the repointing and repair of the masonry facade. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2022Expired
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. replace 2 rooftop package units, with same size and kind.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Replace existing rainleader conductor with new the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Apr 2019Completed
Replace curb trap and fai per 2004 philadelphia plumbing code
- Plumbing permit Apr 2016Completed
Replace portion of 2" water distrubition line from sidewalk in pa1# 2016-1021072 "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 Apr 2016Completed
Replace portion of 2" water distrubition line from sidewalk in pa1# 2016-1021072 "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 Apr 2016Completed
Replace portion of 2" water distrubition line from sidewalk in pa1# 2016-1021072 "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 Apr 2016Completed
Replace portion of 2" water distrubition line from sidewalk in pa1# 2016-1021072 "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 Apr 2016Completed
Replace portion of 2" water distrubition line from sidewalk in pa1# 2016-1021072 "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 May 2015Completed
Provide 2" copper line from curb stop toward wall (40 feet out) pa20151241331(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"
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
2.2 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Brownfield site
1,900 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,900 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
500 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (500 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,800 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.9 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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