5663 Sprague Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5663 Sprague Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 violations, 18 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 5663 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Electrical permit Oct 2026Issued
Install a 400-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with seven (7) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. install one (1) 60-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the six (6) dwelling units. provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and hvac equipment. install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. furnish and install a fire alarm system. all work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 nec, 2016 nfpa 72 and per approved plans.
- Fire suppression permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13r throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2 -inch ames lf2000bm1-fp backflow preventer and automatic fire suppression system and for a pentair fire-pump complying with nfpa 20. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Oct 2026Issued
For the installation of hvac appliances, grds, exhausts, and associated ductwork throughout a six (6) family dwelling as per approved plans and in accordance with 2021 imc. separate permits required for all other work. see cp-2025-005534 for associated building permit.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
Description: installation of complete new plumbing system for a six unit residential permit, including sanitary, vent, and domestic water piping. work to serve 15 bathrooms, 6 laundry, 6 kitchen sink, and 6 water heater. all work to be performed per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 philadelphia plumbing code.
- Plumbing permit Aug 2026Issued
- exterior storm and sanitary plumbing & water distribution for new construction in accordance with ez permit standard for plumbing. install ct, fai, md & 1.5" wdp
- Commercial building permit Mar 2026Amendment requested
For the erection of an attached 3-story structure with three (3) roof access structures for access to occupiable roof decks (roof decks are assigned to individual units). structure for use as multi-family household living with six (6) dwelling units. the building is fully sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permiits to be obtained for all other work. **a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 9 feet of the building facade in accordance with section 3306 of the 2018 ibc. separate building and/or streets department permit required prior to the start of any work. **no excavation greater than 60 inches with this permit ** **amendment (5-7-2026) to document streets department approval for encroachments via sr-2025-030511. no new documents with this amendment. **amendment (10-21-2026) to remove chaiur lift as the approved amended construction documents. **amendment (11/6/26) to update the floor finishes. size and location as shown in the amended plans.
- Zoning permit Oct 2025Issued
For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. size and location as shown in plan. amendment approved as of 3/5/26: to relocate the roof deck access structure and to remove the front entrance stairs. size and location as shown in the amended plans.
- Electrical permit Nov 2016Completed
100a service, 20- circuit panel, grounding bridge, (4)smoke detectors, 2-3way switch, fix & switch, 5-20a recep, 4- afci breaker,2-gfi's,2 bsmnt lts, repl 4-fix, 2-switch,3 recep. per 2008 nec for a one family building(paid for by phdc)
- Plumbing permit May 2016Completed
Replace curb trap, fai & partial house drain pa20161372187 self certification no longer accepted all trenches in excess of 5 ft must have approved shoring at the time of inspection.
- Alteration permit Jun 2011Completed
Make safe permit to repair a brick wall on a computer repair shop. all repairs to match original in size and location.
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 2051, 5700 Chew Ave (1,500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,150 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
150 ft
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary (150 ft), Imhotep Institute CHS (1,750 ft), King Martin Luther HS (2,950 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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