532 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 532 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 46 permits, 8 not closed, and 29 violations, 1 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 532 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
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit minor May 2025Expired
Ez exterior wall coverings - for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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. to install hardie panel fiber cement siding running horizontally on the rear exterior façade at 526 spruce street to cover the existing damaged brown wooden siding. rear addition only. no vinyl siding. no capping of windows(as per phc conditions). ** existing philadelphia historic property**
- Zoning permit Oct 2023Issued
For the creation of an accessory off street surface parking space accessory to an existing single family attached structure (size and location as shown on plan).
- Residential building permit Jul 2023Expired
For the removal of the rear attached shed. size and location per plans.
- Plumbing permit May 2023Completed
Repair broken section of pipe before curb trap to before foundation wall.
- Residential building permit Feb 2023Completed
Certification of previous work - construction of rear addition to existing single-family home as per plan and confirmation from pa engineer. no work proposed. to legalize previous work complete. must verify and open any walls for confirmation for work complete "as built" construction. this is approved by philadelphia historical approval.
- Zoning permit Jan 2023Completed
For the erection of additions at rear, two (2) one story and one (1) three-story addition as part of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plan.
- General permit minor May 2022Completed
Installation of historically correct and approved window sashes with jamb liners as per phc approval uploaded. no other work apprvoed other that the phc approval
- Plumbing permit May 2021Completed
Replace section of main drain in rear of property
- Plumbing permit Nov 2019Completed
Replace existing rainleader conductor with new the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Plumbing permit Jul 2018Expired
Instal 3 wc, 4 ls, 1 bt, 1 shw.\, 1 ks, 1 gd, 1 dw, 1 lt, 2 hb - the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Addition permit Jun 2018Expired
Construction of rear addition, single story storage shed and pergolo
- Electrical permit Mar 2018Completed
New lighting,outlets and switches per 2008 nec (sfd)
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
1,750 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,950 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
400 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (400 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,900 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,000 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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