620 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 620 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 21 permits, 3 not closed, and 10 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 620 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
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Completed
Remodel of 1st fl bathroom, replacement of fixtures, installation of 9 switches, 3 outlets, 3 recessed lights, 2 wall sconces, 1 ventilation fan with light, 4 motion lights
- Plumbing permit Jul 2026Completed
- approved plumbing work associated with an (addition or alteration) per attached ez permit standard for plumbing
- Residential building permit Jul 2026Completed
For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2025Completed
Amended 10.29.25 to include replaced 4 inch stack and a section of main drain. new kitchen sink drain and vent. rest toilet and sink for powder room fixtures
- Electrical permit Oct 2025Completed
Rewire basement and first floor with lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. install two small applicance circuits to kitchen. install dedicated circuits for kitchen applicance. all work to be done according to the 2017 nec.
- Residential building permit Aug 2025Completed
Renovation including new kitchen and updated powder room. general electrical and hvac updates. new rear exterior door. details as shwon on the plans. no structural work and no alteration of fire rated exterior walls.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2025Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain, front rain conductor
- Electrical permit Oct 2024Issued
***correction***: added fish only per 2017 nec to contract new 20amp circuit for outlets x8 new lighting circuit x4 new 20amp circuit for future laundry room x1 new bedroom circuit x2 new washing machine circuit x1 garage feed x1 new 20amp outlets x7 hallway rewire x1 rewire and relocate outlets x3 rewire outlets x24 new gfci x3 gfci rewire x2 new afci outlet x1 remove power in attic x1 power doorbell wiring x1 new afci/ gfci x3 rewire 3way/ 4way system for all 4 floors x4 new lighting fixtures at each landing x4 rewire switch and light location x9 rewire switch location x6 install light fixture x2 rewire recessed lights and install new 6" led fixture trims x12 rewire ceiling fan location x3 rewire pullchain light x1 replace bathroom fan x1 switch control and recessed lights rewire x4 rewire nook ceiling and picture lights x1 rewire switch and recessed lights x6 remove 2 pendants and 3 recessed lights, install pendant on new dimmer switch, 6 new recessed lights, 2 new dimmer, 4 inch led wafers x1 new 3 way switch & stairway light x1 rewire light x1 basement rewire x1 rewire recessed lights x3 replace recessed lights with new 6" led lights x3 new recessed lights x4 exterior light and switch rewire x1 new smoke detector x4 new smoke/ co2 detector x5 new 200amp 40ckt panel x1 two pole 20amp square d homeline breaker x1 90amp two pole circuit breaker x1 200amp grounding system x1 ring doorbell installation on existing wiring x1 fish only per 2017 nec
- General permit minor Jun 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.
- General permit minor May 2023Expired
**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. remove existing dormer window sash and replace with new all wood sash replacement system per the attached historically reviewed and approved shop drawings. 1 window in total.
- Residential building permit Mar 2023Completed
For installation of a structural steel beam to support first floor framing per plans.
- General permit minor Feb 2023Completed
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 as per phc. remove existing window sash on the 2nd floor front and replace with all new wood window sash per the attached shop drawings. existing window frames to remain. 3 windows in total
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Thomas Jefferson Univ, 233 S 10th St (1,650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,750 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
250 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (250 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,850 ft), Meredith William M Sch (2,150 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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