604 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 604 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 19 permits, 1 not closed, and 1 violation, 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 604 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- General permit minor May 2026Completed
Ez permit re-roofing- for the installation of new roof coverings on existing roofs as per attached standard. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the ez permit process. remove existing roof shingles and install new weathered wood 30-year shingles at roof and dormers. no work at front and / or side of the dormer.
- General permit minor Sep 2024Completed
Ez permit windows & doors permit- for the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.
- General permit minor Dec 2023Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** for replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit windows & doors standard shall result in revocation of this permit. no work to front facade exterior windows and doors (spruce street side) as part of this permit as per phc.
- General permit minor Aug 2023Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** for repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. no work to dormer sides or front as part of this permit. no work to facade or cornice as part of this permit. dimensional shingles to be in 'weathered wood' color or similar. remove existing shingles reinstall weathered wood 30-year dimensional shingles no woodwork to be done on cornice
- General permit minor Jul 2022Completed
For repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard. failure to comply with the attached ez permit re-roofing standard shall result in revocation of this permit. no work to dormers, cornice, or chimneys as per phc.
- Electrical permit May 2021Completed
Wire bathroom, including 6 lights, 4 switches, 2 gfci's and 1 dryer line. relocate kitchen circuits to accommodate new layout. install 8 ceiling lights as per nec 2014
- Plumbing permit Mar 2021Completed
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.
- Residential building permit Feb 2021Expired
Partial removal of a section of existing second floor structure and replacement of joists with new lvl attached to ledger. scope is limited to 270 sf portion of second floor. size and location as shown on plans.
- Residential building permit Jan 2021Completed
*contractor has no employees per notarized letter* ez permit standards alterations ? (philadelphia historic commission) - for alterations to an existing philadelphia historic property - one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. separate permits required for mechanical, electric and plumbing. this permit is for the alterations approved by the philadelphia historic commission as follows - interior renovation of basement level and master bathroom. no structural work and no exterior work are within the scope of this project. 2nd floor master bath remodel.- demolition of existing non load bearing wall, tile and fixtures. new tile, fixtures installed. basement kitchen- new tile, cabinetry installed.
- Electrical permit Nov 2017Completed
Add 1-60amp subpanel in the basement and install 1-20amp circuits for fridge and wine cooler,will fish wire from main panel on and existing 200amp service as per 2008 nec (cc district)
- Electrical permit Jun 2015Completed
Add 60a amp subpanel for bath renovation on 3rd floor per 2008 nec (sfd)
- Electrical permit Aug 2014Completed
Install 7-fixtures, 3-gfci recepts & 1-bathroom fan as per nec 2008
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
1,850 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,850 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
300 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (300 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,850 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,050 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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