705 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 705 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 31 permits, 2 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 705 Spruce 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. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
For additions to the second and fourth floors with a solar canopy structure above an existing roof deck accessed by the fouth floor of an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwellling; size and location as shown on the plan.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2024Completed
Call new plumbing for 1-four piece bathroom 4 fixtures
- Electrical permit May 2024Completed
Installing recess lights in kitchen and breakfast room. replace fixtures and switches. floor heat circuit
- Plumbing permit Apr 2024Completed
Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain
- Residential building permit Mar 2024Completed
**existing philadelphia historic property** 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. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. homeowner assumes all liability for any work they perform. if a contractor is not named compliance with codes is the sole responsibility of the homeowner performing the work. no work to exterior as part of this permit; no work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit as per phc.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2023Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai
- Electrical permit Feb 2023Completed
Rewire of 3rd floor hall bathroom + 4th floor bedroom and bathroom. installation of fixtures as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Feb 2023Completed
Remodel of 3rd floor bathroom converting a 4th floor closet into bathroom total 6 fixtures
- Residential building permit Jan 2023Completed
For interior alterations on the 3rd and 4th floors of an existing attached single family dwelling per plans and historic commission approvals. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.
- Electrical permit Oct 2022Completed
Branch circuit wiring of kitchen and installation of devices and fixtures in accordance with nec and ahj as per 2014 nec
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Install kitchen sink
- Residential building permit Aug 2022Completed
Interior renovation (kitchen renovation) only. details as shown on the plan.
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
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Martin Aaron, Inc. (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Thomas Jefferson Univ, 233 S 10th St (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,250 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,450 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
450 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (450 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,700 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,250 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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