735 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 735 Spruce Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, 5 not closed, and 21 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 735 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2026Completed
Amended 04.16.26 to include include/repair/replace ct, fai & md. repair/replace 1" water distribution pipe.
- General permit minor Sep 2025Expired
Ez permit standards windows & doors for replacement of exterior windows & doors without submitting plans by meeting the conditions and design limitations below. any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. **existing philadelphia historic property** a.) replace front entry door with full frame all wood 6 panel traditional colonial style entry door system with 3 lite transom. b.) replace 1st and 2nd floor widnows in front facade with full frame aluminum clad wood replacement windows. windows ae 6 over 6 with 7/8" simulated divided lte with chamfer exterior profile and shadow bar. attached casing is a minimal bullnose shape of extruded aluminum. c.) adding shutters to the 1st and 2nd floor front window openings with typical historical panel 1st floor and louver 2nd floor detail and layout. shutters are timberlane endurian and will be installed with new jamb and mounted pintels and strap hinges
- General permit minor Oct 2024Completed
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.
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Completed
Replacement of existing 50 outlets, 60 lights, 20 switches as per 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit Sep 2022Completed
Replacements only of existing 2 water closets (ada bath first floor), 2 lavatory sinks, 1 shower, 1 clothes washing machine, 2 kitchen sinks, and 2 hot water heaters work in basement, first, and 3rd floors only fixture replacements only the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2018
- Commercial building permit Jul 2022Completed
Alteration to include interior renovation to create a home business, professional as part of existing single-family household living. all work to be done approved plan and permit.
- Zoning permit Feb 2022Issued
Residential - household living - single-family; office - business and professional
- General permit minor Nov 2021Expired
Upper flat roof: remove existing roof down to wood decking. re-nail decking as needed. fasten base sheet to deck. provide & install a complete white granulated modified bitumen roofing system.
- Alteration permit Jul 2019Completed
Make safe permit to comply unsafe violation no. 692096 to provide temporary shoring, install ledger board, anchors, joists, flooring and masonry wall repairs as per approved plans and engineer report. separate permit required for all other work.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2015Expired
Fixture replacement only. 2 toilets , 2 lavs, 2 tubs. no piping installation. the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Alteration permit Nov 2014Expired
Installation of 1 sliding patio door in an existing opening. door is in the rear of property on the 2nd florr as per historic pictures. door to fit existing masonry opening w/ existing frames to remain. no work to fron facade as oer historic approval. same size/location of existing slider. no projections or any of work apprvoed other that replacing slider.
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 (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
Bainbridge Site. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,250 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
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Mikveh Israel Cemetery. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
650 ft
McCall Gen George A Sch (650 ft), National Constitution Center HS (1,700 ft), Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus (2,400 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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