5541 Sprague Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5541 Sprague Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 17 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5541 Sprague Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2022Completed
Replace 2 tubs, 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 2 kitchen sinks, and 2 laundry
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Rewire outlets & switches --200amp service as per 2014 nec
- Residential building permit Sep 2022Completed
For the construction /alterations throughout an existing attached structure. for a two- family household living. as per plans. *************************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work. *********************
- Zoning permit Jun 2022Issued
Residential - household living - two-family
- Alteration permit Nov 2018Expired
Ez permit standards alterations- 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.
- Zoning/use permit Nov 2013Completed
**child permit** new construction of semi-detached single-family dwelling
- Zoning/use permit Nov 2013Completed
**child permit** new construction of semi-detached single-family dwelling
- Zoning/use permit Nov 2013Completed
**child permit** new construction of semi-detached single-family dwelling
- Zoning/use permit Nov 2013Completed
**child permit** new construction of semi-detached single-family dwelling
- Zoning admin review Nov 2013Completed
Extend ap# 366503 pursuant to pa act 87 so child permits for new construction may be processed and issued (never received opa e-mail after relocation permits issued in 2011, need to extend to allow zon/use to be processed)
- Zoning admin review Nov 2013Completed
Extend ap# 366502 pursuant to pa act 87 so child permits for new construction may be processed and issued (never received opa e-mail after relocation permits issued in 2011, need to extend to allow zon/use to be processed)
- Zoning admin review Nov 2013Completed
Extend ap# 366501 pursuant to pa act 87 so child permits for new construction may be processed and issued (never received opa e-mail after relocation permits issued in 2011, need to extend to allow zon/use to be processed)
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sankofa Network, 6201 N 21st St (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,300 ft
Viz Manufacturing Co. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
700 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (700 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (1,450 ft), Prince Hall Sch (2,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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